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as in to shift
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
news coverage of the fire stirred many to send donations to a fund for the families who had lost their homes
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the plane's first jolt caused a stir among the passengers, and by the third one they were in a panic
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as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
we were warned that the slightest stir would scare the mother bird so we hardly dared to breathe
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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the mule had just got out of stir and was being followed by the feds, who had their sights set on the kingpin of the operation
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Recent Examples of stir
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
If necessary, stir the pitcher gently before pouring so the lemonade mixture, wine, and ice stay evenly mixed.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
12 June 2026
The school also runs a cooking basics program that covers mise en place, knife skills, soup and stock production, sauce making and a wide range of cooking methods — roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, poaching and steaming.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Verb
Gans suggests adding it to a smoothie, stirring it into oatmeal, or mixing it with water or milk and taking it after a workout.
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Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
If necessary, stir the pitcher gently before pouring so the lemonade mixture, wine, and ice stay evenly mixed.
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Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Noun
The expulsion of five diabetes experts from the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans earlier this week caused quite a stir.
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Alex Hogan,
STAT,
12 June 2026
The school also runs a cooking basics program that covers mise en place, knife skills, soup and stock production, sauce making and a wide range of cooking methods — roasting, grilling, sautéing, pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, poaching and steaming.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
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In the video, Jelly Roll addressed their divorce and rumors swirling around their split.
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Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.
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At this World Cup, Team Melli has been subjected to shifting travel restrictions and uncertainty unlike the other 47 teams, spending the tournament commuting between Southern California and its base in Tijuana.
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Quiet environments act as a physiological brake, allowing the body to shift into a restorative mode.
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.
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Israel has launched frequent campaigns against Hezbollah, most notably in 2006, when a Hezbollah cross-border raid and the capture of two Israeli soldiers provoked an extensive Israeli air and ground operation that lasted more than a month.
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By this time, multiple police officers had arrived on the scene, according to a convenience store clerk who witnessed the commotion outside.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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In the Victoria Room, a centerpiece of kaleidoscopes and angled mirrors creates a shifting, disorienting effect that echoes Alice’s world, surrounded by lush seasonal plantings.
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Now 89% off, this Bedsure duvet cover is soft and lightweight, and the extra ties in the corners and along the sides keep the comforter in place and eliminate pesky overnight shifting.
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To get there, Sodais climbed mountains in the snow, moved from border to border with the help of smugglers, got captured a dozen times and spent time in jail.
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Ábalos, who spent seven months in jail before his trial in April, is accused of taking kickbacks from the purchase of $60 million-worth of facemasks during the Covid pandemic.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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