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Recent Examples of arousal
Certain centers in the brain—like the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus—control memory, arousal, and brain reward.
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Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Since, apparently the autopilot would create a perfect arousal pattern for me.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2024
Alice Mushrooms, which launched in October 2022 on a mission to promote functional mushrooms and make wellness indulgent, currently has three functional chocolates: Brainstorm, $29, to promote focus; Happy Ending, $29, to boost arousal, and Nightcap, $29, to support sleep.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
Your brain often makes sense of this arousal as anxiety, but that’s not mandatory.
—Lisa Feldman Barrett, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
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Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Since, apparently the autopilot would create a perfect arousal pattern for me.
—Charlotte Lewis, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2024
Alice Mushrooms, which launched in October 2022 on a mission to promote functional mushrooms and make wellness indulgent, currently has three functional chocolates: Brainstorm, $29, to promote focus; Happy Ending, $29, to boost arousal, and Nightcap, $29, to support sleep.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 14 Aug. 2024
Your brain often makes sense of this arousal as anxiety, but that’s not mandatory.
—Lisa Feldman Barrett, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for arousal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arousal
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A lot of those hours of cannabis intoxication are while people are on the job or in school.Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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The preliminary autopsy report lists causes of death as cardiopulmonary arrest in association with physical altercation and prone restraint, as well as acute intoxication by cocaine and ethanol.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Riding the high of his newfound freedom and debut EP, the bubbly superstar is channeling that energy into a European tour.Andre Claudio, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Burnes has surpassed 100 pitches in a ball game on 36 occasions with a career high of 115 twice while pitching for the Brewers.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a portrait of young revolutionaries, Say Nothing crackles with the thrill and romance of committing one’s life to an armed cause.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Longtime opera fans as well as first-time audiences are drawn to the thrill of these enduring works.Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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And then, there’s the night of, that exhilaration of feeling it all come together.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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The word upon which all adventure, all exhilaration, all meaning, all honor depends.Chuck Robison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 May 2024
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And the argument for it isn’t entirely based on AI and data centers, but also on the rise of electric vehicle charging and the electrification of heating.David Meyer, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Energy-efficient upgrades, such as replacing HVAC systems, installing solar panels, improving insulation, or electrification require substantial capital investment.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Social media is ostensibly a form of publicity, a way to generate buzz for a book.Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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With the film garnering Oscar buzz, Maclin’s story has become emblematic of the power of second chances and the impact of art.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Arousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arousal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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