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stirred

  • past participle
    of stir.
    stir
    verb (used with object)
    to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts.
  • past tense form
    of stir.
    stir
    verb (used with object)
    to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts.

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McGonagle's curiosity was stirred while her toddlers were watching television.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Anthropic’s upcoming public-market debut has stirred up investor interest in finding ways to get exposure to the artificial-intelligence company, both before its initial public offering and after the highly anticipated IPO.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

It may not be enough to overcome the disgust that Ramaswamy stirred up in voters who have a healthier attitude about family and boundaries.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Bay Area librarian-turned-social media star stirred concern online this summer after a series of posts in which he discussed his declining mental health.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

I sat down on the bed and stirred in the sauce.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda