ROUST Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

roust

verb

Definition of roust

as in to wake

to force (someone or something) to move from a place The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.

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Recent Examples of roust At this point, many comedians would have given up, perhaps abandoning Jarle for better comedy, but Conan needles and cajoles him just enough to roust his spirits. — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 The European folk roots of Ferrell's work felt front and center with the arrangement and should roust crowds potentially baking in the sun at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024 Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many. — Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings. — Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021 See All Example Sentences for roust

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The medications work by blocking certain chemical messengers in the part of the brain that regulates body temperature and manages sleep/wake cycles, according to the guidance.

— Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Your body’s stress hormone peaks naturally about an hour after waking, and layering caffeine on top amplifies the spike.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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