1
as in to wake
to cause to stop sleeping
the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep
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as in to awake
to cease to be asleep
I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late
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Recent Examples of rouse
Both of the Trotters grew up singing in the church and are steeped in the gospel music traditions that underpin their rousing blend of vintage country, soul, rock and funk.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These days, Thomas is gearing up to release his rousing new album Moo before heading out on the Moo Tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn this April.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Written by Young and his dad, this is a rousing folk-rocker with a serious point about an ex-con and his tough times getting back to the working world.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
There could have been another one on Friday night in Indianapolis against the Pacers before OG Anunoby roused himself in the second half.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
These days, Thomas is gearing up to release his rousing new album Moo before heading out on the Moo Tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn this April.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Written by Young and his dad, this is a rousing folk-rocker with a serious point about an ex-con and his tough times getting back to the working world.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
There could have been another one on Friday night in Indianapolis against the Pacers before OG Anunoby roused himself in the second half.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouse
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Pain upon waking A good mattress provides ample support for your spine and joints.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters say working smoke alarms woke a family as a fire tore through their home's garage Friday morning.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Exports spiked; Americans awoke to the pleasures of their native whiskey.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Americans awoke to another air traffic tragedy this week.—
Robert Poole,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cynthia Trevino, a resident for 27 years, said she’s been awakened at 3 and 4 in the morning by planes that fail to follow the airport’s voluntary noise abatement program.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The original movie, released in 1999, starred Fraser as treasure hunter who travels to Egypt in the 1920s with a spunky librarian, played by Weisz, only to accidentally awaken a supernaturally powerful high priest.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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There, the tortoise became visibly aroused seeing another tortoise.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The gobbling box will often arouse an old tom that nothing else can stir.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Rouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouse. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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