bestirring

Definition of bestirringnext
present participle of bestir

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestirring
Verb
  • Mix flour and remaining 1/4 cup Guinness, stirring until smooth.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Versatile enough for a variety of cooking applications, wooden spoons are a staple to have in the kitchen, and this set includes 10-, 12-, and 14-inch sizes perfect for stirring a big pot of soup, sautéing veggies, or mixing up cake batters.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Through art, repetition becomes revelation — and revelation becomes awakening.
    Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
  • While there’s no evidence the bacteria are harmful to humans, awakening microbes that have lain dormant for thousands of years may sound like the plot of a sci-fi novel or movie.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Eat Breakfast Earlier for Blood Sugar Eating an early breakfast—within one to two hours after waking—can be the best timing for most people.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Customizing the fill to your preference prevents waking with a sore neck.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • To avoid arousing suspicion, the mission was primarily carried out by ground forces with limited air support from helicopters, Trevilla said.
    Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Algorithms tend to prioritize emotionally arousing content, particularly anger, anxiety and outrage.
    Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Bestirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestirring. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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