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stirs

  • present tense form
    of stir (3rd person singular).
    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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Being put on a PIP by someone who used to be your equal probably stirs up feelings of inadequacy.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

Keep an eye on No. 16, Rodri—he’s the midfielder who stirs it all, like a conductor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

A pair of heartwarming World Cup reflections: Soccer stirs up all sorts of emotions for fans.

From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026

Nonetheless, Simón stirs up the ineffable sadness that comes with wanting answers to the mysteries of your family — and then, like it or not, receiving them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Part of me would like to talk to them, but I wonder if Grammy is right—maybe talking about things just stirs up sadness.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt