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stir

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stir

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noun (2)

slang

stir (up)

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verb (2)

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Between the lines: The project has stirred tensions among residents, for whom pedestrian safety is the top priority, and members of the Corktown business community, who want ample parking and minimal traffic disruptions during construction. Joe Guillen, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024 To avoid making a big glittery mess, use a tablespoon to add 1-2 scoops of glitter to the water and glycerin mixture, and stir gently. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, this isn’t the first time Beyoncé’s relationship with country music has caused a stir. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024 The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes. Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stir 

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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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