BESTIRRING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

bestirring

verb

present participle of bestir

as in stirring

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Add the onion and rosemary sprigs and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and beginning to caramelize.

— Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened and golden brown, 6–8 minutes.

— Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026

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While the confetti settles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Spain etches its name further into soccer’s history books with its second men’s World Cup title, the women’s side of the game is awakening.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.

— Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Other bright-light studies have measured roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after waking when people were exposed to bright morning light versus dim conditions.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
The real red flag, Walker says, is persistently waking unrefreshed, even after a full night in bed.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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Today, fiery Mars moves to the top of your chart to stay for the next six weeks, arousing your ambition as never before.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
No clear catalyst One reason the surge in oil futures trading is arousing suspicion is that no market-moving announcements were slated for Monday morning, such as government economic releases or speeches from Federal Reserve officials.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

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