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Recent Examples of arousal
This tickling can increase the nipple's sensitivity and, in turn, arousal.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Reducing sodium intake may help relax and widen blood vessels, which may enhance the arousal of the genitals.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Are there certain types of music, certain people, certain parts of the dressing room, certain warm-up routines that lift their arousal?
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Because of the way our pupils change in response to brain activity, signaling states such as arousal, there's been some evidence that, when asleep, the eyes may offer similar clues reflecting neural processes.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Reducing sodium intake may help relax and widen blood vessels, which may enhance the arousal of the genitals.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Are there certain types of music, certain people, certain parts of the dressing room, certain warm-up routines that lift their arousal?
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Because of the way our pupils change in response to brain activity, signaling states such as arousal, there's been some evidence that, when asleep, the eyes may offer similar clues reflecting neural processes.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
Noun
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David Barefield, 55, died May 12 of fentanyl and methamphetamine intoxication, with cardiovascular disease as a contributing factor, one of three men to die at the understaffed facility in just six weeks, The Bee previously reported.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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After a while the female would come around, and none of the females observed during the study died as a result of the intoxication, said Chung, indicating some resistance to TTX.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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The White House seemed to have steeled itself against an adverse reaction in the stock market, even as, by Wednesday morning, the total market had fallen by about twenty per cent from its high.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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That stock has fallen more than 21% over the past week and sits around 47% below its 52-week high.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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While many of these places have disappeared, some have new names and are still open for a drink and a thrill.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The feature is the latest installment for Cruise for a franchise that dates back to 1996’s Mission: Impossible and has become known for aerial stunts and thrills.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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What makes this Andalusian driving escape truly special is its perfect balance—the exhilaration of commanding winding mountain roads counterpointed by moments of tranquil luxury.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In her wild behavior, her pursuit of chaotic situations and turbulent relationships, there is exhilaration with a purpose.—
Anahid Nersessian,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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The program, currently accepting applications, is targeting startups working on electrification and digitization, such as industrial automation.—
Alan Neuhauser,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their name is an acronym, short for stratospheric perturbations resulting from intense thunderstorm electrification.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With that unusual context, Apple is using the current moment to try and drive subscriptions to its Apple TV+ streaming video service, both taking advantage of the buzz and locking in a recurring services revenue stream along the way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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