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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
This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
The presence of these encampments stirred a debate about free speech — and what universities should and should not permit on campuses — that continued in our section well after students went home for the summer.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
The search results stirred hope.
—Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Musk usefully stirred the pot on this issue.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
Though her happiness is surely a bright spot for the family in a difficult year, the couple has stirred controversy in the past, with the princess eventually stepping back from royal duties in 2022 to pursue interests away from the monarchy.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The dresses, however, have stirred interest.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
This recipe has the familiar elements of a cheese ball (like sharp Cheddar) but is even simpler because everything is stirred together and served in a bowl.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Controversy stirred earlier this year upon the Washington Free Beacon unearthing White House visitor logs that said Podesta held a meeting with McUsic.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
The presence of these encampments stirred a debate about free speech — and what universities should and should not permit on campuses — that continued in our section well after students went home for the summer.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
The search results stirred hope.
—Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Musk usefully stirred the pot on this issue.
—The Editors, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
Though her happiness is surely a bright spot for the family in a difficult year, the couple has stirred controversy in the past, with the princess eventually stepping back from royal duties in 2022 to pursue interests away from the monarchy.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The dresses, however, have stirred interest.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
This recipe has the familiar elements of a cheese ball (like sharp Cheddar) but is even simpler because everything is stirred together and served in a bowl.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Controversy stirred earlier this year upon the Washington Free Beacon unearthing White House visitor logs that said Podesta held a meeting with McUsic.
—Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
Verb
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The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Stirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirred. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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