roust
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of roust
First recorded in 1650–60; perhaps alteration of rouse 1
Example Sentences
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I’d be the guy who falls asleep at 10, waking when authorities shine spotlights and blare Kenny G songs at my house to roust me out to vote.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024
Pinto, whose family fled Venezuela after her husband, an ex-government soldier, disobeyed orders to roust another family, said she and other migrants understand that their path to economic stability will be long.
From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022
And thus the cycle of having to roust a sleepy, yawning teenager from bed for school begins again.
From Salon • Sep. 25, 2022
After police officers arrived, they hurried to roust anyone they could find: The guests staying in nearby hotels.
From New York Times • Dec. 25, 2020
“What will we do once we catch him? I’ve been teaching myself to pinkie whistle. I might be able to roust someone up to help us.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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