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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
the message of brotherhood in Martin Luther King's stirring "I Have a Dream" speech still resonates today
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as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
a stirring rendition of the national anthem
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
spring has arrived, and the meadow is stirring with life
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as in shifting
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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as in moving
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in provoking
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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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2024
According to shoppers, the tapered shape and wide open surface make stirring and frying foods easier than in similar Dutch ovens.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 15 July 2024
This homemade salsa comes together with just 7 ingredients and just requires a little bit of stirring.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
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NewsNation anchor Cuomo was there as a teenager when his father, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, delivered a stirring keynote address at the 1984 DNC.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2024
According to shoppers, the tapered shape and wide open surface make stirring and frying foods easier than in similar Dutch ovens.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
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Add the pecans and heat the pecans, about 1 minute, occasionally tossing or stirring.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 15 July 2024
This homemade salsa comes together with just 7 ingredients and just requires a little bit of stirring.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 July 2024
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Upstairs, the Panorama Room—a rooftop lounge and bar with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and Queens—draws crowds from across the water on both sides.Laura Parker, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Set along the banks of the Chama River, the farm’s breathtaking mountain views aren’t too shabby, either.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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In those final moments in the courtroom, many jurors were emotional, with some wiping tears away as the verdict was delivered.Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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The second is called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which is involved in emotional regulation.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Here are exciting things to do, businesses, and experiences to fill any type of itinerary on your trip to Estero, Florida.Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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This makes the relationship feel dynamic and exciting even as years go by.Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even more impressive is that Holloway had already been winning every round before that, tuning Gaethje up with a flurry of precise punches before the knockout occurred.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even more impressive, since Adams was traded to the Jets, Wilson has become the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver for the franchise.Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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She’s been very busy lately with her acting career, which is going spectacularly.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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To look at how much of an effect exercise might have on blood pressure, Hamer and his colleagues combined data from six earlier studies that required participants to wear movement trackers on their thighs 24-hours a day.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There is a theory — deriving from the QAnon movement, apparently — that goes like this: President Obama and Vice President Biden conspired with Iran to fake the death of Osama bin Laden.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hannity told him the pair could use their differences to create interesting segments.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Agatha is surely one of the most interesting characters in the MCU, having ruined her relationship with her own son because of her literal lust for Death.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The very moving results brings to mind find-the-river classics like REM’s Automatic For the People.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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The most moving section of all comes near the end, back in Canada, where the three children who will lose their sight are playing with three puppies.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Stirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirring. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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