How to Use stirring in a Sentence

stirring

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• Add the cumin and chile powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
• Add the cumin and coriander and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
• His thoughts on the series’ power also served as a stirring farewell to fans.
  — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2022
• She’s forced to deliver a stirring speech to convince him.
  — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 May 2026
• You're treated to a nice shaker setup as well as a pretty stirring glass.
  — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
• Each bite hit with savory and salty force, while a stirring aroma of smoke swirled around my head, luring me back in.
  — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2023
• Add the anchovies and break them up into small pieces with your stirring tool, then add the chile flakes and black pepper.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2023
• Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2022
• Its shallow, wide base is ideal for cooking casseroles in the oven and stirring sauces on the stovetop.
  — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
• The stirring saga of science as a unifying force is only one side of the story.
  — WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
• In a lengthy - but stirring - post, Russell explains those words in great detail.
  — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 9 June 2022
• Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  — Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and honey over low heat, stirring, until warm to the touch and well combined.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2022
• All of this brings us back to the stirring example of Clair Engle.
  — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2023
• Its four songs are full of stirring guitars and angry-distant vocals that collide melody and noise.
  — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 Feb. 2024
• Add the shallot and leek and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  — Washington Post, 3 May 2022
• In a stirring glass, aggressively muddle the apple slices and syrup.
  — J.m. Hirsch, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2022
• Amid all of it, his Celtics teams won, and won, and won some more—the most stirring run of dominance in league history.
  — Jason Gay, WSJ, 1 Aug. 2022
• Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tomato paste goes from bright to rusty red.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
• Add chipotle chile and sauce and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 May 2022
• The hug has gone viral as a stirring example of sportsmanship and kindness.
  — Jason Gay, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022
• So the anger could be either created by pot-stirring or perceived by the person sensitized to it.
  — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2023
• Add the sage, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2022
• But there’s comfort and even a kind of peaceful deliverance in the stirring closing images of a film that stays with you.
  — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
• The elderflower syrup, jigger, stirring spoon, and linen napkin in this kit will jazz up even the most ho-hum airplane sparkling wine.
  — Olivia Hosken, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2022
• To hear even snippets of Game of Thrones’ beloved theme played once again is an event both stirring and terrifying.
  — Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022
• Pour these onto a sheet pan, spread the crumbs out to form a single layer, then dry them in the oven for 7 minutes or so, stirring halfway.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2023
• The Wolves pulled off a stirring 15-4 final quarter to trip the Mounties.
  — Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2023
• But at least in this production, Ehrenreich's Max is the stirring center.
  — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
• In looking back, the Obama years feel like a Broadway show with a few stirring musical numbers and no book.
  — Michael Sokolove, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022

stirring

2 of 2 noun

• I thought I detected a slight stirring of the leaves, and yet there wasn't a breath of wind.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring.
  — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
• Grab your trusty Dutch oven and get to stirring.
  — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
• Add sour cream, first stirring and then kneading with your hands.
  — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019
• Smaller ice will need less stirring.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
• Smaller ice will need less stirring.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
• Smaller ice will need less stirring.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
• Smaller ice will need less stirring.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
• Stop stirring, remove the spoon and pour in enough seltzer to fill the glass.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
• True to its name, this easy recipe just requires a little stirring.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
• As in, there’s a lot of intake roar instead of any sort of stirring sound.
  — Jared Gall, Car and Driver, 24 Jan. 2020
• The movie’s own soul hinges on lengthy, stirring performances from the band.
  — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
• Adding the grits to the pot slowly while stirring is key to the dish's creaminess and no lumps.
  — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or just until the shrimp is hot.
  — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2021
• Just a little bit of stirring is required to serve up this hearty stew for dinner.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
• No dry-dock scenes of giant starships set to stirring theme music.
  — Mike Hale, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2020
• Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then mix with the vegetables and cook for 1 more minute.
  — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
• Cook, stirring, until all of the sugar is dissolved.
  — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
• The wide base allowed for easy stirring of the ingredients in our cook tests.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
• Most hot dips are baked in the oven or warmed through on the stove, and the recipe may call for occasional stirring.
  — Katie Workman, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Feb. 2022
• Overheating the mixture can break the emulsion, and too much stirring can do the same.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
• Repeat and end with the last third of the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  — Leena Trivedi-Grenier, SFChronicle.com, 17 Apr. 2020
• Pelosi's brother was rightly outraged and came to his defense in a stirring speech.
  — NBC News, 25 Oct. 2019
• Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, until cheese has melted and sauce is warmed through.
  — Star Tribune, 15 Jan. 2021
• Stir-fry doesn’t mean constant stirring—color equals flavor.
  — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
• Add the green chiles and their juices and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
• Just layer lemon pie filling, cake mix, and cream cheese into the pan and bake—no stirring required.
  — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
• In a large bowl, combine the miso, butter, and ginger, stirring and mashing.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2019
• Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026