- present participle of rouse.
rousing
Example Sentences
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The upgrades aren’t exactly rousing endorsements of how those companies are positioned in the AI era but are rather expressive of DiFucci’s view that the shares now look more attractive after their dramatic selloffs.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
The show began with a rousing number featuring Yang and Rogers that was themed to one of the biggest TV shows of the past year, “Heated Rivalry.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Sometimes, rousing our dormant inner adolescent is a job for a very old monster with a rock and roll heart where his soul should be.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Bublé, who performed with a choir, led the fans in the stands in a rousing rendition of Bring It on Home to Me, by Mississippi soul singer Sam Cooke.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The campaign rented an RV for a few days in Iowa, so that we could do barnstorming tours of small towns, punctuated by rousing games of Uno between stops.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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