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as in to shift
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in to provoke
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 commotion
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 shifting
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 jail
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 stir
Emma Burrows, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Feb. 2025
In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This created quite a stir among Swifties, Chiefs fans and others on the Internet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Trump's diplomatic push stirs concern and uncertainty in Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a quick way out of Russia's all-out war in Ukraine, which began nearly three years ago on Feb. 24, 2022, has stirred concern and uncertainty in Munich.
—Emma Burrows, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Feb. 2025
In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
One to watch: Arsenal’s Dowman, 15, and his mazy runs
The name ‘Max Dowman’ has been causing a stir among The Athletic’s Arsenal pack for quite a while.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This created quite a stir among Swifties, Chiefs fans and others on the Internet.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
Verb
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The Sox went into camp last spring with trade rumors swirling around ace Dylan Cease.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring and swirling skillet occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the event's red carpet, Moore told PEOPLE that her relationship with the topic of aging has shifted throughout her life, especially as she's gotten older.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Since the launch of the ID product family in 2019, VW has shifted more than 1.35 million ID EVs worldwide, many with the woeful haptic buttons customers have loathed, but which mercifully have now been binned.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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But the bigger picture here is that media, entertainment and tech companies are facing a pivotal moment in the second Trump era, and many are choosing to try to placate the new administration rather than provoke more ire.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The new policies have created fears in the immigrant communities across the U.S., and provoked criticism from regional leaders who have long criticized the U.S. for sending back migrants, especially those accused of committing crimes in the U.S.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stocks haven’t moved much since the start of the year.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Washington Wizards Washington moved multiple players and brought in both Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage open feedback, and show appreciation for hard work.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Gaga recently updated her website to include a cryptic game, where users are encouraged to click and drag across a sea of floating letters to reveal short sentences, which fans believe to be lyrics off her forthcoming album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some were seen being whisked away by ambulances to a local hospital.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rennes’ academy is regularly ranked as the best in France by the French Football Federation and the Brittany club has a strong record of recruiting talent from the Paris region, helped by the high-speed TGV train line that whisks passengers to and from the capital in a little over 90 minutes.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The other key plot point is Farrah’s use of stroboscopic light therapy to stimulate brain activity and neural responses.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime, and there should be no exposure to electronic devices emitting blue light.—
Arielle Tschinkel,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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