bestirring

verb

present participle of bestir
as in stirring

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  1. stirring
  2. awakening
  3. waking
  4. arousing
Verb
  • Cover, turn the heat down to low, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • ToruńCAMERIMAGE 2026 is taking a pluralistic approach to the subject by giving AI advocates and opponents equal time, and the programming appears more interested in stirring the pot and sparking discussion than taking a firm position.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of stirring
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  • Did Auburn do the unthinkable a few weeks ago by awakening a monster in Athens?
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Nobody wrote a Time magazine cover about the awakening consciousness of the autopilot.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of awakening
Verb
  • Thank you very much for waking me up and lighting a fire under me.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That structure won’t eliminate the symptoms waking you up, however.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of waking
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  • Now, Elizabeth and Michael must find a way to send her back in time, while not arousing the suspicion of Michael’s mother and sister during their family vacation.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of arousing
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