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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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Finely mash 1 large banana, peeled, with a potato masher or fork in another small bowl; stir in ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Episode 2, Cassie dresses like a baby and sucks on a pacifier, which caused quite a stir online.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stir
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Next up was the Reese’s ice cream, which used a chocolate base with peanut butter swirled throughout.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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But with the Lightning taking back home-ice advantage with this win and the series shifting back to Tampa, where Cooper will have full control of the matchup, the task becomes that much more difficult for the Suzuki line.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Cryst delivered back-to-back aces to secure the set and extend the match, shifting the energy in the arena.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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And the choices may provoke some disagreement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Antisemitic attacks have surged worldwide since October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants crossed the border into Israel for an attack that provoked a ferocious response from Israel that’s razed large parts of Gaza and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fabric nipple pasties are typically disposable, since they can’t be washed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was instructed to respond by moving his eyes from left to right, and sure enough, the researchers counted two rightward movements of his eyes.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Mercury moves through your 1st House of Identity, sharpening your voice and making your words more direct than usual.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of a traditional gangway, a Zodiac whisked us across a calm bay teeming with wildlife.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Barber The Fed typically lowers its benchmark rate to stimulate the economy by making borrowing costs cheaper, which can indirectly lower interest rates on auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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