Synonyms of stirred

stirred

verb

past tense of stir

1

as in swirled

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

the recipe says to stir the mixture carefully until it's properly blended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swirled
• washed
• shook
• agitated
• whipped
• whisked
• whirled
• churned
• beat
• paddled
• wheeled
• reeled

2

as in shifted

to change one's position

the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shifted
• moved
• twitched
• squirmed
• budged
• fidgeted
• wiggled
• locomoted
• tossed
• roused
• writhed
• jiggled
• fiddled
• wriggled
• squiggled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• froze
• remained
• stilled
• stayed
• hung around
• stabilized
• tarried
• stuck around

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• stimulated
• aroused
• sparked
• inspired
• moved
• incited
• piqued
• instigated
• excited
• impassioned
• motivated
• triggered
• induced
• drove
• fired (up)
• ignited
• kindled
• revved (up)
• fanned
• activated
• galvanized
• motived
• built a fire under
• angered
• inflamed
• quickened
• fomented
• energized
• set off
• animated
• enraged
• bothered
• vitalized
• fermented
• raised
• upset
• whipped (up)
• maddened
• keyed (up)
• teased
• abetted
• pumped up
• taunted
• got
• vexed
• aggravated
• jeered
• annoyed
• irritated
• exasperated
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• pacified
• placated
• mollified
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stirred

Finding other sources of revenue to replace a portion of property taxes has stirred debate among local policymakers. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Butter, sugar, and berries are stirred together with a batter and baked in a square dish. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

There will be fresh pasta, farmers’-market plates, stirred Italian cocktails, biodynamic California and Italian wines. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The resulting effect stirred Bayouth to use more outside elements in her glaze application. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

People enjoy them in countless ways, including being folded into shortcake, mixed into fruit salad, dipped in chocolate, piled on pancakes, stirred into yogurt, blended into smoothies or simply eaten by the handful as a refreshing snack. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026

The chance of rescuing the legend whose equipment provides around a quarter of the world’s electricity and whose engines power about three-quarters of commercial flights worldwide clearly stirred the ultra-competitive Culp to action. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Adding chia seeds to your meals—whether sprinkled over yogurt, blended into smoothies, or stirred into oatmeal—is a simple and versatile way to increase your daily fiber intake and support overall wellness. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026

So, most people are feeling good — or, at least, emotionally stirred, when the town heads over to the big dance. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026