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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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The process of chopping, stirring and simmering is meditative.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Monica Pitrelli,serenitie Wang, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The boat, visible to drivers and pedestrians traveling north along Lincoln Memorial Drive, has caused a stir online and along the lakefront.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mix Ingredients Meanwhile, add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The process of chopping, stirring and simmering is meditative.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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To many mainland citizens, this incident brought back memories of another scandal that caused a stir on Chinese social media last year.
—Monica Pitrelli,serenitie Wang, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
The boat, visible to drivers and pedestrians traveling north along Lincoln Memorial Drive, has caused a stir online and along the lakefront.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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At medium doses, that vivid picture of the world begins to dissolve into classically psychedelic imagery: swirling geometric patterns, flashing colors and shapes, and a general deconstruction of ordinary perception into chaos.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane season still swirling:Rafael could threaten US later this week Patty no longer a tropical cyclone The hurricane center said Monday that Patty is no longer a tropical storm or cyclone in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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But an early two-to-one margin in favor of the recall had shifted only slightly in Friday night results, leading Thao to concede.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Then, those searches quickly declined as people shifted their focus away from the threat.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company plans to invest in expanding its production capacity, including the development of a new egg washing and packing facility in Seymour, Indiana.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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After being washed, these sheets retained their luxurious look and feel and didn’t develop any visible wear and tear.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to the article, published in 2016, Lo moved into the New York Edition hotel, in the Gramercy area, then racked up a $13,000 tab and refused to leave for nearly two months.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Delafield said voting means a lot to him, as his World War II veteran father always encouraged his kids.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 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, 6 Nov. 2024
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hye-jin is whisking Jae-hyeon away at the end of Season 2, as well.Kayti Burt, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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For example, evidence now suggests that tariffs imposed in 2018 to reduce steel imports did little to stimulate domestic production but left downstream consumers with higher prices.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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By stimulating job creation, attracting investment and fostering innovation, these events contribute to broader economic growth.Mostofa Shakib, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Stir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stir. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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