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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
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The promise has stirred speculation of which cases will be dismissed and which will continue under Trump.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sorensen’s decision to put them together Sunday caused a stir on social media.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Add the corn syrup and stir gently with a heat-safe spatula until everything is well mixed.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The promise has stirred speculation of which cases will be dismissed and which will continue under Trump.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
It’s caused quite the stir in the comments, which has undoubtedly only resulted in more views for her.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Sorensen’s decision to put them together Sunday caused a stir on social media.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
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Swift and 35-year-old Kelce's relationship has captured the public's attention since rumors of their romance began swirling in the fall of 2023.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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In early January and up until last week, reports swirled in Colombia that Fuad Char, 87, a successful entrepreneur, former politician, and principal owner of Junior, was negotiating with Rodriguez.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The market for sports skinny bundles has shifted, given recent news that Venu Sports is not moving forward, Disney is investing into Fubo, and DirecTV will be offering a grouping of sports channels called MySports, which was announced on Tuesday.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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If the mayor shifts reviewers to the Palisades, as seems likely, what does that mean for permitting other housing in a city that already faced a severe shortage of available homes?Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Late last month, just inside the visitors’ locker room at Lumen Field, two brash, muscular, headstrong men wrapped up each other in the wake of the Vikings’ 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, provoking knowing smiles from witnesses conscious of their budding bromance.Michael Silver, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin prices have declined this week, dropping below $93,000 earlier today after robust economic data provoked concerns that Federal Reserve officials will have to cut rates more slowly.Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
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The couple had just moved from their modest fixer-upper in Altadena’s Janes Village to their dream home in architect Gregory Ain’s Park Planned homes, when the Eaton fire roared to life.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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While Alt moved from the left side to the right, Latham made the reverse transition and played well in his first season at left tackle.Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fans are encouraged to show their support through donations to BeyGood.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2025
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They are also encouraged by recent digital activity around its content on outlets such as YouTube.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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When he was asked Wednesday morning whether his home was still standing, a consultant whisked him away.Heather Knight, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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With season three almost upon us, this time whisking our jet-setters to Thailand, now's the perfect time to get reacquainted with all of the murderous mayhem.Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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With millions of children having no access to life-saving care, World Pediatrics highlights the need for investment in the field to save lives and stimulate economic development in vulnerable regions.William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Should India choose to cut rates to stimulate growth — which would weaken the rupee — the RBI is well equipped to deal with a potential sudden outflow of foreign funds and any steep fall in the rupee.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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