as in movements
the act or an instance of changing position
I thought I detected a slight stirring of the leaves, and yet there wasn't a breath of wind
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Recent Examples of stirrings
Other indicators do suggest the stirrings of a more pronounced AI effect on jobs.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Rob Wile, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirrings
Noun
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Speak was present at South Manchester Coroner’s Court during a brief hearing to open the inquest formally and hear about Hatton’s movements during that weekend.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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AheadForm uses Brushless Motors that deliver ultra-quiet operation and high responsiveness, specifically designed for precision facial movements in humanoid robots.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In eight rolling three-hour shifts, they are tested on speed, artistry, and adaptability, producing dishes designed to impress the hosts and a lineup of guest judges.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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That hasn’t necessarily translated to rank-and-file staff, who have viewed the moves with greater suspicion.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Such a maneuver would mirror similar moves across the industry.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ruiz’s family had cobbled together money for a private attorney, who filed motions to challenge his conviction and sentence.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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Both the defense and prosecution requested additional time, citing the need to review classified materials and prepare motions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Stirrings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirrings. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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