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Recent Examples of bestir
Newspapers can barely bestir themselves to report on the latest inhumanity in Ukraine — the latest bombing of a school, say.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Witnesses—from staffers and family members to congresspeople—conjured a muted Commander-in-Chief, who could not bestir himself, as armed rioters stormed the Capitol building, to rise from his seat at the head of the West Wing’s dining-room table and call off the mob.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
The New York Times finally bestirred itself to report on Reade’s charges, burying them on page A20 of its Easter Sunday edition.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2020
If the charges against Bob Kraft are proven to be true, then Goodell should bestir himself to punish the Patriots owner severely, and with something beyond a fine.
—Charles P. Pierce, Sports Illustrated, 16 Mar. 2019
Drew Nolan caused his coach, Harry Litwack, to bestir himself from the bench.
—Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 8 June 2018
Nobody in all his years of coaching at Temple has bestirred Litwack from the bench so often as Drew Nolan.
—Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 8 June 2018
And yet most of us have still not bestirred ourselves to care, much less to march in the streets demanding change.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017
And yet most of us have still not bestirred ourselves to care, much less to march in the streets demanding change.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Witnesses—from staffers and family members to congresspeople—conjured a muted Commander-in-Chief, who could not bestir himself, as armed rioters stormed the Capitol building, to rise from his seat at the head of the West Wing’s dining-room table and call off the mob.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
The New York Times finally bestirred itself to report on Reade’s charges, burying them on page A20 of its Easter Sunday edition.
—Nr Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2020
If the charges against Bob Kraft are proven to be true, then Goodell should bestir himself to punish the Patriots owner severely, and with something beyond a fine.
—Charles P. Pierce, Sports Illustrated, 16 Mar. 2019
Drew Nolan caused his coach, Harry Litwack, to bestir himself from the bench.
—Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 8 June 2018
Nobody in all his years of coaching at Temple has bestirred Litwack from the bench so often as Drew Nolan.
—Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 8 June 2018
And yet most of us have still not bestirred ourselves to care, much less to march in the streets demanding change.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017
And yet most of us have still not bestirred ourselves to care, much less to march in the streets demanding change.
—Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestir
Verb
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Formulated with energizing aromatherapeutic oils like ruby red grapefruit, cardamom, and verbena, this body mist spray awakens the senses while hydrating skin with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Then, a sudden twist propels the narrative into a surreal exploration of time, as Lazzaro awakens years later, unchanged, and ventures into a modern world where the injustices of the past persist in new forms.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The double agent Clive arouses Jake’s suspicion immediately, and Sheriff McDowell vouches for him despite being unable to distinguish an Irish accent from a Scottish one.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Their sympathies can be aroused by the stories spun by protectionist politicians.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Only six major-league offenses awoke Wednesday with fewer.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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On April 21, the world awoke to news that Pope Francis had died.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Life is mostly repetitive—wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat—and each day can feel like an unsatisfying circle.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sleep paralysis is the phenomenon of being unable to move upon waking from sleep.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Bestir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestir. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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