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Recent Examples of arousal
For example, our respiration rate changes when faced with anxiety, and similarly, arousal impacts our heart rate.
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Vibhu Sharma, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Light kink—like spanking, kink nails, praise kink with a gentle choke or warm/cool sensation play can amplify arousal and build trust.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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Without realizing it, drama can become an unconscious way to maintain that familiar state of arousal.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Promising to enhance intimacy and improve arousal naturally, this product is making waves among those looking to reignite passion in their relationships.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
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Vibhu Sharma, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Light kink—like spanking, kink nails, praise kink with a gentle choke or warm/cool sensation play can amplify arousal and build trust.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users NYT Mini Today: Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, April 2
Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump
Without realizing it, drama can become an unconscious way to maintain that familiar state of arousal.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Promising to enhance intimacy and improve arousal naturally, this product is making waves among those looking to reignite passion in their relationships.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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Addiction refers to the physical and mental cycle of intoxication, withdrawal, and craving.13 In addition, the brain's reward pathways are activated.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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The father did not display signs of intoxication, the report adds.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2025
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They are listed in order of the cap hits on their current contracts, from a high of $11 million for Dahlin to a low of $3.9 million for Bouchard.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph in the area.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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The feeling of freedom, the thrill of sailing through the air, is worth the risk to Barry Blumenthal, 60, a retired stockbroker.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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For those looking for a little bit more of the continuation of their professional trajectory, finding something that combines sharing their lifetime of work knowledge, their passion for helping others, and the thrill of remaining relevant is the holy grail.—
Mark Avallone,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Not even the endless crowing about this daredevil feat in the marketing campaign leading up to the Cannes Film Festival premiere (and the movie’s release on May 23rd) can suck the exhilaration and sense of awe of watching this extended jaunt through the wild blue yonder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The point was not to relive the exhilaration of a sterling 31-11 run.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Given the pace at which electrification is accelerating, fleets and developers are getting creative to address near-term needs while contributing to industry-wide efforts aiming to improve interconnection for EV charging.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As electric vehicles reduce car exhaust as a source of particulate emissions, people are increasingly focusing on other vehicular sources of pollution that won't go away with electrification.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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The party generated substantial social media buzz, with Lexus vehicles featured prominently in social media content from attendees and the press.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Yellowjackets and Squid Game are both former Drama Series nominees, even if the buzz for both shows died down with their most recent seasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 May 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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