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Meanings of stir in English
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
Synonyms
Examples for "touch"
Examples for "touch"
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And that's the problem: the law is out of touch with reality.
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The One Power won't work here; they can't touch the True Source.
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Photo: Instagram Physical touch is essential for our physical and emotional health.
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Cameras, gyroscopic controls, touch pads: they were all used to good effect.
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In times of great need, we often touch abilities beyond the everyday.
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A spokeswoman said Johnson family members wouldn't comment on the latest shake-up.
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Variety reports a couple of reasons for the shake-up: budget and storytelling.
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Hasty steps shake the staircase; the door opens precipitately; it is Andre.
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However, experts say the shake-up is some time away from yielding fruit.
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Barclays certainly needs some new people to shake up its brash culture.
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No doubt to sensationalize and excite people in New Amsterdam, Ixtli said.
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Traditional South African Pumpkin Fritters will excite all the family at home.
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Instead this energy is used to excite electrons to higher energy levels.
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The procrastinations of the former would excite the resentments of the latter.
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So what emerging technologies and trends will excite biomedical researchers this year?
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They produce original research, create useful technology and stimulate the global economy.
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The new leader also cannot use the budget to stimulate the economy.
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The mining sector is however expected to stimulate growth in coming years.
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Her new administration's main priority, she said, was to stimulate economic growth.
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Stakeholders need to work together to stimulate action and ensure successful initiatives.
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Barclays certainly needs some new people to shake up its brash culture.
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In April, HKEX finalised a major shake up of its listing regime.
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To really shake up the economy, the RBI should be much bolder.
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He vetoed a 2009 bill that aimed to shake up public media.
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But his attempts to shake up the 150-year-old organisation angered many members.
Usage of stir in English
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They grind their points; they stir poison; they swarm in the streets.
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Extending that to banks, however, is likely to stir up stiff opposition.
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Perhaps he did: it had created quite a stir at the time.
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A court case against file-sharing service Kazaa helped stir up the confusion.
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Pour over the boiling water and oil, stir briefly and immediately cover.
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Add the lettuce and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute longer.
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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Mix the flour, sugar, and bread crumbs together; stir in the marmalade.
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Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings; stir in mushrooms and onion.
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The mention of this intimacy causes quite a stir in the crowd.
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Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
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Add the reserved pineapple; toss and stir to heat, about 1 minute.
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Remove from the fire and stir in the yolks of two eggs.
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Add the stock and cranberry juice; stir a few times to combine.
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He called his wife's name, saw her form stir under the bedclothes.
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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
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