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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
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
That is not an easy balance to strike: to stir the emotions of a movie’s original fans while giving this new iteration real purpose.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 30 May 2025
From the first chop to the final stir, Wendy and her mother serve up more than just a traditional Igbo recipe.
—Essence, 30 May 2025
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Verb
Use a silicone spatula to stir the butter and prevent burning.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
That is not an easy balance to strike: to stir the emotions of a movie’s original fans while giving this new iteration real purpose.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Noun
The night before the team were due to sail back to Southampton, Great-Uncle Charlie received a call from Neil Franklin, England’s centre-half who had just left Stoke City for Colombia along with George Mountford — two stars of English football causing a huge stir by moving to cash-rich Colombia.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 30 May 2025
From the first chop to the final stir, Wendy and her mother serve up more than just a traditional Igbo recipe.
—Essence, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
Verb
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These multiband images will help disentangle features like swirling gas and magnetic fields, painting a more dynamic, multidimensional portrait of black hole environments.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Rumors have been swirling around Idris replacing the late Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/The Black Panther for the better part of 2025.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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This guidance also reflects a shifting understanding of obesity itself.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
20 June 2025
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Though there is more clarity on the potential composition of the fiscal package, tariff policy uncertainty can shift at moment’s notice.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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News of the plan, which was developed by city administrators but has not been publicly vetted or discussed, has provoked considerable consternation in political, downtown, cultural and preservation circles.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Furthermore, a closure would also provoke Iran's market in Asia, particularly China, which accounts for a majority of Iranian oil exports.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Allman, who works for a commercial pressure washing company in Dallas, frequently appears in Weaver’s social media videos and supports her career as a DCC from the sidelines.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Wales have done well under Wilkinson to move away from a hardened reputation as being Fishlock’s team and become more of a sum of their parts.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Protests by locals, who are frustrated with overtourism and Bezos’ links to President Donald Trump, forced Bezos to move a wedding party from a central Venetian nightlife area to a more isolated part of the city, Reuters reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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These plays still aren’t consistent from Ivey, but look for the Pistons to put him in more pick-and-roll situations to encourage more growth in that department.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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State lawmakers created the program in 2017 to encourage more publicly funded, privately run schools to open in areas where traditional public schools had been failing for years, giving students and families in those neighborhoods a way to bail out of a persistently struggling school.—
Kate Payne,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until fully combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 4.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 June 2025
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These drugs stimulate the pancreas to release insulin, which then decreases blood sugar levels.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Bright, overhead lighting stimulates serotonin production, enhancing alertness and boosting our mood and energy levels, perfect for kitchens and workspaces, but not ideal for intimate social settings.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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