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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
Prone to flooding, the Trinity has a soft bottom that’s constantly being stirred, causing prehistoric fossils and bones to surface.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Understanding stirred, a flutter in the very center of her chest.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Although vacation snapshots have stirred outrage, recess is also an opportunity for lawmakers to reconnect with constituents back home.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
West and Amanda’s relationship has stirred controversy online.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
This version uses just five ingredients and delivers bright flavor from chicken broth, fresh lemon, and dill stirred into the pasta.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
His tighter immigration policies have stirred plenty of debate, especially on economic grounds, in a region that’s long been a magnet for foreigners.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
And that's precisely the memory Rosalía's look has likely stirred in every former—and current—dancer.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Understanding stirred, a flutter in the very center of her chest.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Although vacation snapshots have stirred outrage, recess is also an opportunity for lawmakers to reconnect with constituents back home.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
West and Amanda’s relationship has stirred controversy online.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
This version uses just five ingredients and delivers bright flavor from chicken broth, fresh lemon, and dill stirred into the pasta.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
His tighter immigration policies have stirred plenty of debate, especially on economic grounds, in a region that’s long been a magnet for foreigners.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
And that's precisely the memory Rosalía's look has likely stirred in every former—and current—dancer.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
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Even so, tens of millions of litres of oil swirled through the Gulf.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The base is kept dark chocolate or chestnut brown, while lighter colors are beautifully swirled throughout.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s war has provoked a series of crises across the rest of Asia, which relies on energy imports from the Gulf.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Telling the story of their private meeting, royal wedding, and high-profile exit from the UK, the docuseries made headline news for weeks and provoked much upset among Harry’s extended family.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.—
Todd Panagopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His income moved dramatically from year to year, from a high of around $166 million in 2021 to a low of around $8 million the following year.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stocks shook off an early stumble to finish with slim gains on Wall Street Thursday and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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The discovery of rich copper deposits at Burra in 1845 induced a remarkable mining boom and stimulated rapid expansion.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Stirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirred. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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