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Meanings of stir in English
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
Synonyms
Examples for "shift"
Examples for "shift"
1
This shift constitutes a present challenge to the entire National Health Service.
2
The balance wheel turns; the tides change; the sands of occasion shift.
3
There is a night shift, so several days a week, I'm free.
4
In recent years, however, Falls Church had undergone a dramatic ethnic shift.
5
He said many countries were already taking steps to combat climate shift.
1
This said, Bots' minister of home affairs Edwin Batshu refuses to budge.
2
In vain we pushed with the oars; the boat would not budge.
3
However, when probed about the exact figure, the company would not budge.
4
Nothing of the kind took place; the door did not budge,-nothinghappened.
5
He had planted himself in the doorway and was refusing to budge.
1
The first notes of the organ were seen to agitate the bearskin.
2
I believe in it, but I mustn't let this man agitate me.
3
When did a community agitate for a residential unit for psychiatric patients?
4
Such emotions can spur survivors to agitate for rebuilding neighborhoods, he said.
5
U.S. politicians have also began to agitate over some of these deals.
Usage of stir in English
1
They grind their points; they stir poison; they swarm in the streets.
2
Extending that to banks, however, is likely to stir up stiff opposition.
3
Perhaps he did: it had created quite a stir at the time.
4
A court case against file-sharing service Kazaa helped stir up the confusion.
5
Pour over the boiling water and oil, stir briefly and immediately cover.
6
Add the lettuce and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute longer.
7
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
8
Mix the flour, sugar, and bread crumbs together; stir in the marmalade.
9
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings; stir in mushrooms and onion.
10
The mention of this intimacy causes quite a stir in the crowd.
11
Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
12
Add the reserved pineapple; toss and stir to heat, about 1 minute.
13
Remove from the fire and stir in the yolks of two eggs.
14
Add the stock and cranberry juice; stir a few times to combine.
15
He called his wife's name, saw her form stir under the bedclothes.
16
Minutes after downing the food, I was feeling more batshit-stir-crazy than ever.
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Translations for stir
Stir through the time
Stir across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
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