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as in shifts
to change one's position
the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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as in provokes
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 commotions
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 moves
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 jails
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 stirs
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
For most visitors, the mere anticipation of a Hershey vacation stirs the senses several days before the actual trip.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirs
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The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Sphere’s over-the-top technological capabilities, including responsive seating that shakes to match the sound system, has a relatively small seating capacity of some 17,000.Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The woman buys it, engages, and shakes Ardayfio’s hand.John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The buck kicks his feet, churns mud, and slings debris skyward.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2024
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As Hurricane Milton churns toward Tampa Bay, scientists say the swiftly intensifying storm could bring historic devastation to Florida’s second-largest metropolitan area.Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Stirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stirs. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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