roused; rousing
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2
archaic
: to cause to break from cover
rouser
noun
: an act or instance of rousing
especially
: an excited stir
Synonyms
Examples of rouse in a Sentence
Verb
I've been unable to rouse her.
I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
These animals are dangerous when roused.
She was roused to anger by their indifference.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2024
Then our entertainment editor Okla Jones led a rousing discussion the transformative power of fitness with top personal trainers Dr. Eric Griggs and Corey Calliet.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 July 2024
The brisk plot makes logical leaps and bounds leading to a rousing finale.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
One day later, Biden addressed his most vocal critics during a rousing speech in North Carolina.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 2 July 2024
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Verb
After a rousing opening set by the War and Treaty, there was the obligatory nod to dead men coming in the Stones’ opening number.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2024
Then our entertainment editor Okla Jones led a rousing discussion the transformative power of fitness with top personal trainers Dr. Eric Griggs and Corey Calliet.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 July 2024
The brisk plot makes logical leaps and bounds leading to a rousing finale.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
One day later, Biden addressed his most vocal critics during a rousing speech in North Carolina.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for rouse
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rouse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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