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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
Squash purées can add a velvety texture and earthy flavors to shaken and stirred drinks mixed with tequila, rum, or bourbon.
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Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Concerns online have stirred conversations about whether the deterioration of oral health is a potential side effect of semaglutides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
However, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, who famously stirred headlines last year by refusing to wear the Team USA cap in Rome, made their move.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The film was a major event locally and stirred excitement among people hoping to catch a glimpse of talent.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite Nexstar's claims, the unprecedented pressure from a federal commission that is meant to serve independently from partisan politics has stirred questions about the power the FCC has to regulate speech.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The unprecedented move has stirred concerns over what powers the FCC has to regulate speech.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The shooting has stirred fear among some Americans that Trump is trying to harness outrage over the killing as justification to suppress the voices of his critics and political opponents.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Concerns online have stirred conversations about whether the deterioration of oral health is a potential side effect of semaglutides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
However, Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, who famously stirred headlines last year by refusing to wear the Team USA cap in Rome, made their move.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The film was a major event locally and stirred excitement among people hoping to catch a glimpse of talent.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite Nexstar's claims, the unprecedented pressure from a federal commission that is meant to serve independently from partisan politics has stirred questions about the power the FCC has to regulate speech.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
The unprecedented move has stirred concerns over what powers the FCC has to regulate speech.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
The shooting has stirred fear among some Americans that Trump is trying to harness outrage over the killing as justification to suppress the voices of his critics and political opponents.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
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Following their breakup, reports swirled that Renner was receiving upwards of $200,000 per month in child support — an astronomical figure that fueled debates across social media and sports media circles alike.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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But by 2023, uncertainty swirled about Blackpink’s future.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, the mood at Intel momentarily shifted for the better, several employees told Fortune.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though these core concerns have remained a constant in the group’s practice, its conceptual orientation has shifted over the past several years, from a focus on spatial interventions toward more explicitly participatory practices that question authorship and artwork.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republicans provoked a shutdown at the exact same point in the calendar in 2013 over defunding Obamacare — and the polls at that time were bad for the GOP.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sediment washed into a nearby seasonal wetland.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The quality of the blanket shines when washed.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson had 28 points and 14 rebounds as the Aces moved ahead 2-0 in the first best-of-7 finals in league history.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of this school year, MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius moved some central office staff to classroom teaching positions to fill vacant roles.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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People in the comments section validated her feelings and encouraged her to stand firm.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The family-friendly event draws kid and adult runners, and for a fun Halloween twist, participants are encouraged to dress up.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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By Brendan Kuty, Jen McCaffrey and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — The crowd roared, and then the building shook.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Clark shook her head and said no to both questions.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Stirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirred. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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