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as in to stir
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly this room could use a ceiling fan to agitate the stuffy air a bit

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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion a question which has been agitated by the legislature time and time again

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Knowing there was only 50-50 chance of receiving the shock agitated the volunteers far more than knowing the painful shock was imminent, highlighting how much more unsettling uncertainty can be compared to the certainty of discomfort. Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024 Critiques of Musk have tried to stress the severity of the billionaire agitating a foreign Government and encouraging extremist ideologies and behavior. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
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Not long after Amazon officials got wind of the agitation, the retail giant canceled its contract with the company, forcing it to close and putting Singh and the others out of work. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024 Dimethyl sulfoxide given through the vein may cause the same symptoms, as well as weakness, confusion, and agitation. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for agitate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitate
Verb
  • His actions have stirred concern among some legal experts.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Dinner table conversations often involved LeBron vs. Jordan, with Christian siding against the older generation to stir the pot.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The cadaver dogs alerted detectives to freshly disturbed soil in the backyard.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Diddy has been accused of raping another woman, and these accusations are disturbing.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Keep scrolling for important information on the Toronto dates and to get ready to shake it off!
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In May 2016 a referendum shook the European continent.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024
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  • That smaller cohort will discuss using committees, which could include members of the public, to give input on decisions about the future of MPS schools.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In New York, Sharpton, whose actual birthday fell on Oct. 3, also discussed the impact of the Triumph Awards from the podium.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Carlson asked, rousing the crowd to a libidinal frenzy.
    Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Take a deep breath and don't get sucked into the frenzy.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This exercise has freed me from the anxiety that comes with an always changing bank balance.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The presidential election hasn’t helped my anxiety, but it’s been great for my garden.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Ultimately, Stephen isn’t bothered by the comments from those who don’t understand her perspective.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Playing back in the day, I couldn’t be bothered to go to the gym or eat at Cluckin’ Bell, so my CJ was always rail thin with a ‘fro and a goatee, trackpants, and a Grove Street sweatshirt.
    Ade Adeniji, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2024
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  • Watches vibrate, chime, and ping with notifications.
    Emily Tate Sullivan, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
  • His samples are full of vibrating guitars, sorrowful organs, and cascading drums.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2024

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“Agitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitate. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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