BESTIRRING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

bestirring

verb

present participle of bestir

as in stirring

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The Moon enters Gemini and your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, stirring questions around trust, money, or emotional exchange.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Perez Hilton has expressed deep regret, particularly for stirring panic and fear among Hollywood celebrities through his popular blogsite.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

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Other bright-light studies show roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after awakening when subjects are exposed to bright morning light compared with dim light, though exact figures differ by study.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
While the confetti settles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Spain etches its name further into soccer’s history books with its second men’s World Cup title, the women’s side of the game is awakening.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of awakening

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Drinking coffee immediately after waking may spike cortisol, causing stress, energy crashes, and disrupted sleep.

— Erin Hooker Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Responsibility for the ship was delegated to an officer who operated under the captain's standing orders, with explicit guidance on which issues could be addressed independently and which required waking the captain.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 July 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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