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as in shifts
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in provokes
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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as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
the plane's first jolt caused a stir among the passengers, and by the third one they were in a panic
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as in moves
the act or an instance of changing position
we were warned that the slightest stir would scare the mother bird so we hardly dared to breathe
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as in jails
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the mule had just got out of stir and was being followed by the feds, who had their sights set on the kingpin of the operation
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Recent Examples of stirs
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Estuary life stirs behind the sprawling spartina grass, all burnished with an auburn glow.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for those with long Washington memories, DOGE stirs echoes of similar promises made in the past – that recall frustrations and futility.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Art Week features more than a dozen fairs, but Art Basel Miami Beach is the straw that stirs the drink.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student (Drew Starkey) stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Estuary life stirs behind the sprawling spartina grass, all burnished with an auburn glow.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for those with long Washington memories, DOGE stirs echoes of similar promises made in the past – that recall frustrations and futility.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Art Week features more than a dozen fairs, but Art Basel Miami Beach is the straw that stirs the drink.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student (Drew Starkey) stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirs
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looking around the restaurant patio at the Chateau Marmont, populated by folks famous and fame-adjacent, some whispering, others talking at a volume that seems less an invitation than a demand to eavesdrop, the filmmaker shakes his head and smiles.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Dexter has a panicked, sickened feeling after seeing his first dead kid, and the whole experience shakes him to his core.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
27 Dec. 2024
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The buck kicks his feet, churns mud, and slings debris skyward.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2024
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As Hurricane Milton churns toward Tampa Bay, scientists say the swiftly intensifying storm could bring historic devastation to Florida’s second-largest metropolitan area.—
Chelsea Harvey,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2024
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“Stirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirs. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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