bestirring

verb

present participle of bestir
as in stirring

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  1. stirring
  2. awakening
  3. waking
  4. arousing
Verb
  • But Ayer has crafted a movie that’s stirring in its primality.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Stewart smiled while on her way to the bench as the ESPN broadcast highlighted Jonquel Jones stirring an imaginary pot on the sidelines.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of stirring
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  • Back in present day, John has managed to exhume Hal’s body and retrieve the decommissioned power ring, awakening the Halogram to get his help opening the lockbox in the storage unit.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Across the way, awakening Uranus shakes your 2nd House of Resources, and this opposition asks your personal values to speak up.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of awakening
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  • That’s the catchall term for the shape your spine gradually assumes when your every waking moment revolves around random screening links and unanswered emails.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • However, the inn isn’t soundproof and probably isn’t the best choice for families with children who are still waking throughout the night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of waking
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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
Definition of arousing
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