Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestirring
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Add celery and mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Although Kitty’s intentions are sincere, her mind can obsess over matters like a Gemini, stirring the pot even more.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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The solemn Moon is stepping into Capricorn, awakening your 12th House of Solitude and Healing.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, San Diego has elected leaders who spend every waking moment catering to special interests to pay for their next election.—
Hal Valderhaug,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pain upon waking A good mattress provides ample support for your spine and joints.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 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
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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 Apr. 2026.
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