STIRRED Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

stirred

verb

past tense of stir

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

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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 On Wednesday, Argentina player Lisandro Martínez was asked if the banner could have stirred deep emotions and tears for a veteran of the Malvinas conflict. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 This helps the shells to keep their shape once stirred together with the dressing and mix-ins. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 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 The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Claudia Sheinbaum pledged Wednesday to respond to the killing that has dominated headlines and stirred outrage in Mexico. — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 8 July 2026 Dancer Tori Evans, who performed on Swift's record-setting Eras Tour, stirred controversy on social media over the weekend after sharing her attire for the pop star's wedding in an outfit reveal video. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The inclusion of Elliot Page, who came out as a transgender man in 2020, in the cast also stirred controversy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

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An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, as scrutiny of the circumstances has swirled online.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 July 2026
So much so, that Muncy himself spoke out about his willingness to move aside for a new third baseman as trade rumors swirled.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of swirled

Verb

But overall, has the focus shifted away from set pieces across recent World Cups?

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
De la Fuente wisely shifted to a more tiki-taka-esque focus with a stout defense moving forward and hoped that his wingers would get healthy as the tournament progressed.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of shifted

Verb

Broadnose sevengill sharks are considered aggressive when provoked and are classified as dangerous in both Australia and New Zealand, per the Institute.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Fear provoked his legendary rages—breaking chairs, throwing things, cutting people out of his life.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of provoked

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The straw can go on the top rack, and the gasket and spout can be washed in the utensil rack.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Buying directly from a local producer may provide an opportunity to ask questions about how food is grown, harvested, washed, stored and transported.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of washed

Verb

Salvador Perez hit a homer off Padres reliever Matt Waldron, a two-run shot that moved the Royals captain slightly closer to the club’s all-time record.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2026
Trump then took the microphone and moved the conversation onto Balogun’s red card.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of moved

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During the pandemic boom, cheap money, soaring asset prices, and speculative demand encouraged galleries to expand rapidly—adding artists, opening new locations and building ever larger organizations.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
As energy costs and demand continue to rise and the potential for significantly lower tax revenues looms, local governments need to understand that clean energy is not banned in Florida but is encouraged by state statutes.

— Alan Byrd, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of encouraged

Verb

Each blast was louder than the one before, and the walls of the house shook violently.

— Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Last October, a roaring blast and fire at Chevron’s El Segundo plant stayed within the refinery footprint but the noise shook the neighborhood and turned the sky sunset-orange, then smoky.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of shook

Verb

Many major tech companies engineered environments designed to keep smart people in the building longer—fed, caffeinated and stimulated enough to move at a pace that older, slower companies couldn't match.

— Vince Carrabba, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age.

— Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026

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