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as in shifted
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
news coverage of the fire stirred many to send donations to a fund for the families who had lost their homes
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Recent Examples of stirred
Clark’s passion for coffee was stirred far from Los Gatos.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Their rising profile, however, stirred some discomfort.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Reawaken the Compost A light sprinkling of sugar into your compost or compost tea, well stirred and applied around the plants, will nourish the good microbes and speed up the breakdown of organic matter, says Sons.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Top each rectangle with a lemony cream cheese filling and a spoonful of blueberries stirred into blueberry preserves, then bake until golden.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
But the goal stirred something in Uruguay and, in the 66th minute, Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalised at the near post following a flowing move.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Once opened and stirred, store right side up to prevent leaks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Their rising profile, however, stirred some discomfort.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Reawaken the Compost A light sprinkling of sugar into your compost or compost tea, well stirred and applied around the plants, will nourish the good microbes and speed up the breakdown of organic matter, says Sons.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Top each rectangle with a lemony cream cheese filling and a spoonful of blueberries stirred into blueberry preserves, then bake until golden.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
But the goal stirred something in Uruguay and, in the 66th minute, Juan Alberto Schiaffino equalised at the near post following a flowing move.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Once opened and stirred, store right side up to prevent leaks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
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While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.—
Joe Mayes,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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But increasingly, even as the district has shifted its funding model to prioritize higher-need campuses, some school leaders on the South and West Side say outside revenue has also helped shore up their budgets.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Guests were moved to nearby hotels.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Making the leap to full-time guiding came after long hours and a pivotal conversation with his wife, his biggest supporter and accountability partner, who encouraged him to pursue life around his most consuming obsession.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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In the news release, the Sheriff’s Office encouraged the public to wear proper safety equipment and to wear personal floatation devices while on the water.—
Velvet Wu
June 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The catastrophic part of the book is shockingly witty and beautiful, but the first part shook me even more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Some shook their head when they were first handed the headsets.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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When your muscles work against resistance, bone tissue is stimulated and becomes stronger.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
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“Stirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirred. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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