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Recent Examples of astir News reporters were astir and skipped this curtain scene. New York Times, 11 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astir
Adjective
  • For him, a slow summer simply means lazy days and not being busy, just enjoying the summer.
    Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 16 June 2025
  • While not playing the past two weeks, Campusano has stayed busy before games, catching in the bullpen and working at first base.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage is topped by vibrant purple flower spikes in mid to late spring.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
  • Telluride is renowned for its world-class skiing, vibrant summer festivals and authentic mountain character.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Leaders who invest in the holistic health of their workforce can foster resilience, drive performance and cultivate a thriving organizational culture.
    Loubna Noureddin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • What makes this destination particularly exciting to visit is the chance to explore its thriving arts scene.
    Essence, Essence, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • The small but lively crowd of 14,312 at the Rose Bowl gasped in disbelief as Deossa and his teammates celebrated what instantly became a contender for the goal of the tournament — only to be possibly upstaged by his fellow midfielder Corona nine minutes later.
    Austin Green, New York Times, 25 June 2025
  • For much of the day New Haven Green was filled with a Juneteenth Village and Marketplace, including loud and lively hip-hop acts.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025

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“Astir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astir. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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