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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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Recent Examples of stirring
Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Her stirring performance as Desdemona in Laurence Olivier’s 1965 movie adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello won Smith her first Oscar nom.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
The tremors may have been caused by volcanic stirrings, meteor impacts, or the contraction of the crust, but what mattered more than the source was the speed at which the energy was transmitted through the subsurface.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Both Obamas gave stirring speeches lauding Harris and sharply criticizing Trump at this summer's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
Her stirring performance as Desdemona in Laurence Olivier’s 1965 movie adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello won Smith her first Oscar nom.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
The all-natural kinds that require stirring won't hold together after mixing and will end up turning into a runny mess.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
The tremors may have been caused by volcanic stirrings, meteor impacts, or the contraction of the crust, but what mattered more than the source was the speed at which the energy was transmitted through the subsurface.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
And as the model offers only 224 ft lbs of torque on tap in manual mode, most NSX owners will be stirring the silky manual gearbox and enjoying the 8,000 rpm redline much of the time, rewarded by the scintillating exhaust note.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirring
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The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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After public comment at the Wednesday meeting, during which many speakers had called for her resignation, an emotional Corpus addressed the supervisors.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Avoiding the downward spiral Practicing gratitude can make a significant, positive impact on a person’s emotional and physical health.Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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To stay competitive and attract the next generation, wealth managers must broaden their portfolios to meet these shifting preferences.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tesla has been steering away from its electric vehicle (EV) roots, shifting focus towards artificial intelligence and robotics.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The film Untapped is very thought-provoking and brings insightful attention to the future of work.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,865 square feet.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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The busy news cycle will quickly move on from Insurance-Fraud Bear, and soon this whole ordeal will fade from our collective memory, much like the many silly bear stories of yesteryear.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Last year, a 22-year-old man drove his car into a crowd in a busy district in the southern city of Guangzhou, killing five people.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 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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Bolick has embraced the school choice movement, while Schwiebert has leaned more heavily toward supporting district schools.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Stirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirring. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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