bestirring

present participle of bestir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestirring
Verb
  • In this early 19th-century rebirth of backcountry religion, traveling ministers preached a fiery gospel of grace, stirring large crowds with their open-air sermons.
    Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • What the Cortisol Awakening Response Actually Is The cortisol awakening response is the rapid surge of cortisol across the first 30 to 45 minutes after waking, per a January 2025 review in Endocrine Reviews.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
  • As temperatures climb and trees bud with the arrival of spring, a native frog species is awakening after months being frozen and nearly dead.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Over the course of a week, that adds up to a whole waking day that, presto change-o, returns to American mothers in the summer.
    Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • From a very early age, he’s been subjected to tremendous pressure and commitments that would make most adults cry, all while living in a world that exposes him to the masses nearly every waking second.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • 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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“Bestirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestirring. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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