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bestir

verb

Definition of bestirnext
as in to awaken

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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. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestir
  1. awaken
  2. stir
  3. arouse
  4. awake
  5. wake
Verb
  • When to seek medical attention People who use kratom and begin breathing slowly or shallowly, or who become excessively drowsy or difficult to awaken, may be experiencing serious sedation that can interfere with breathing, Steinman said.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • During these experiences on mushrooms, Hodges came to believe that psilocybin was brought to Earth to awaken and change reality.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of awaken
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  • Muse’s rise in the App Stores comes after the company’s smart glasses stirred controversy and privacy concerns.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Add 1 cup Israeli couscous and cook, stirring to coat, until golden brown, 1–2 minutes.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stir
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  • The image of babies smashed to bits is likely to arouse protests like Abraham’s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In an unexpected move, China blocked tech company Meta from acquiring artificial intelligence startup Manus in April, after the deal apparently aroused government concern about the transfer of advanced technology.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of arouse
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  • Back in 2018, Tarantino reportedly awoke in the middle of the night to find two burglars inside his home.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Alice gets to keep her leg, albeit with extensive scarring, and Anna does her best to forget about the sacrificial part of the pact until she is awoken one night by a noise downstairs.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of awake
Verb
  • Above-average rainfall in June and August, along with several cold fronts sweeping across the region, woke the seeds from a lengthy slumber to transform the landscape.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, the inn isn’t soundproof and probably isn’t the best choice for families with children who are still waking throughout the night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of wake

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“Bestir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestir. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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