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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
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
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
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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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
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Rumors are swirling about whether Trump will call a recess for the Senate and appoint his own Cabinet as his picks become more controversial.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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After Brown's comments, rumors swirled that there was drama between the star receiver and Hurts.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years.JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the company has shifted its mission, adopted new policies, or its leadership style has changed in a way that feels at odds with your own principles.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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For family offices, there’s a parallel to be drawn: surveys and polls can provoke different emotions depending on how they’re framed and presented.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That decision would provoke in turn Russian countermeasures, perhaps nuclear.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The short clip, which was posted on December 2, has been viewed more than 22.2 million times and liked by over 3.3 million users, prompting many to share advice on how to wash cats in the comments.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The team’s pattern of drafting college hitters who should move quickly says that that is not their mindset, so go spend some of Arte’s money.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Staple explained his goal for the partnership is to continue moving fashion into the future and to utilize technologies to improve the customer experience.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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While the groom, a writer and director, was in New York for work, Alix encouraged him to poke around his favorite store.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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What’s more, two top handles make the bag easy to whisk around, and a zippered interior pocket serves as a convenient catch-all for small items like tweezers and single eyeshadows.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder and ginger.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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