BESTIRRING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

bestirring

verb

present participle of bestir

as in stirring

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In a team meeting on the eve of their stirring 28-20 victory over the Cowboys, the Giants gave Jack Harbaugh their full attention and respect.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until meat is cooked through and no longer pink and zucchini is tender, 6–8 minutes.

— Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of stirring

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The group uncovers betrayal within its own ranks and faces a battle for the fate of the world, ultimately awakening their true powers and restoring peace, though a new threat emerges quietly in the shadows.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
The first thing Kontras remembers after his surgery is awakening and seeing his left arm still intact.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

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Nobody ever seriously believed Belichick was going to morph into a headphones-wearing, sideline-waking Susan Lucci, the soap opera megastar who waited 19 years before finally winning a Daytime Emmy.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The 30-30-30 method calls for eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity movement.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 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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