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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
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Estuary life stirs behind the sprawling spartina grass, all burnished with an auburn glow.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for those with long Washington memories, DOGE stirs echoes of similar promises made in the past – that recall frustrations and futility.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Art Week features more than a dozen fairs, but Art Basel Miami Beach is the straw that stirs the drink.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student (Drew Starkey) stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Estuary life stirs behind the sprawling spartina grass, all burnished with an auburn glow.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
But when a fake meme stirs the pot, the line between humor and harm gets blurry.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Still, for those with long Washington memories, DOGE stirs echoes of similar promises made in the past – that recall frustrations and futility.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Then Fernandez stirs and extends his hand as if in greeting.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Art Week features more than a dozen fairs, but Art Basel Miami Beach is the straw that stirs the drink.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student (Drew Starkey) stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirs
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None feels authentic, at least until a messy affair with the unsettling, slightly feral Samuel (Harris Dickinson) encourages her to try out a kind of role-play that’s wholly new.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This annual initiative of the National Association of State Park Directors (composed of 50 state park directors) encourages Americans to explore the network of state parks close to home.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The arrival in their town of an army colonel and his young, talented violinist daughter shakes their reality and tests the relationship between father and son.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Protein shakes are a convenient way to get extra protein in your diet.Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2025.
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