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as in shifted
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in provoked
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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Recent Examples of stirred
Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
The novel stirred public outrage over the degraded state of the cathedral.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The killing has stirred discussion of whether corporate executives often lack appropriate security protection.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
The university's volleyball team just wrapped up a season that stirred national controversy over a transgender athlete on the team.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
One mural stirred some controversy.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The measure stirred impassioned debate in Parliament and produced some odd bedfellows.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The process is similar to making compound butter but with sweet seasonal seasonings stirred in.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
In the op-ed, Mouton wrote that several Democrats in various posts have reached out to him to thank him for his remarks that stirred controversy in his home state.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
The novel stirred public outrage over the degraded state of the cathedral.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The killing has stirred discussion of whether corporate executives often lack appropriate security protection.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
The university's volleyball team just wrapped up a season that stirred national controversy over a transgender athlete on the team.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
One mural stirred some controversy.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The measure stirred impassioned debate in Parliament and produced some odd bedfellows.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The process is similar to making compound butter but with sweet seasonal seasonings stirred in.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
In the op-ed, Mouton wrote that several Democrats in various posts have reached out to him to thank him for his remarks that stirred controversy in his home state.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
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Differences Across Generations As technology has shifted, generational expectations have shifted on office space design.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide Monday in the chokehold killing of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan F train — bringing closure in the polarizing case that provoked heated debates about vigilantism, mental illness and subway safety.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In response, the culture minister lately provoked criticism, most notably from Church leaders, by suggesting tourists pay an entrance fee to the cathedral that would go toward fixing other religious sites.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Groomed, shiny, and slightly washed in color.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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The interior lining can be easily removed and washed between trips, too.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The quarterback shook off a left leg injury late in the second quarter to throw for 213 yards and one touchdown on 21-of-30 passing.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The air was filled with the shrieks of men in agony, the crackle of machine gun fire, and the thunderous explosions that shook the ground.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Stirred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirred. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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