stirred

verb

past tense of stir
1
as in swirled
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly the recipe says to stir the mixture carefully until it's properly blended

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2
as in shifted
to change one's position the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet

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3
as in provoked
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 stirred The case has stirred racial tensions at protests and on social media. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Dozens of celebrities attended Taylor Swift’s wedding, but there’s one who’s stirred the most conversation. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026 As the name of Barney’s ship suggests, the struggles in Mysore stirred the American imagination. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 Gray wolves have stirred fear in rural communities, peaking last year after three adult animals in a single pack killed about 100 calves and cows over seven months. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Jesse Marsch, the American who led Canada to its first World Cup knockout stage win ever, has stirred emotions in North America and beyond. — Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026 Crafted with Grey Goose vodka and Carpano Dry Vermouth, the cocktail is prepared to each guest’s preference—whether dry, dirty, extra dirty, shaken or stirred—from the restaurant’s signature martini cart. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Your 3rd House of Communication is stirred by the temperamental Moon, while the life-giving Sun boosts your 7th House of Partnership, aligning words with steady commitments. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stirred
  1. swirled
  2. shifted
  3. provoked
  4. washed
  5. moved
  6. encouraged
  7. shook
  8. stimulated
Verb
  • Controversy swirled over the state’s election system after days passed without a result.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2026
  • The rumors swirled and commentators demanded to know if the couple was legit or not.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of swirled
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  • Rusak had spent months showing Ngo flat, organic-leaning designs before something shifted.
    — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of shifted
Verb
  • Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of provoked
Verb
  • Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • These alternatives may also be a better solution for some items that can't be washed with liquid fabric softener.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • Kaskaskia’s dwindling number of citizens moved inland, to the center of the island.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • But when McGinley was a teen-ager, Michael became sick with AIDS and moved home to New Jersey.
    — Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Definition of moved
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Multiple explosions shook central Kyiv and reverberated across the capital throughout the night as thousands of residents rushed to bomb shelters and underground metro stations.
    — Gleb Garanich, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of shook
Verb
  • But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
    — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise.
    — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026
Definition of stimulated

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