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'stir' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'stir' with 15 example sentences.


stir noun

: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

: emotional agitation and excitement

: a rapid active commotion

stir verb

: move an implement through

: move very slightly

: stir feelings in

: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

: affect emotionally

: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

: to begin moving

: mix or add by stirring


  • Stir together the ingredients in a bowl.
  • I used a ladle to stir the soup.
  • He stirred his coffee with a spoon.
  • I don't want to stir up old memories.
  • Stir the paint with a stick.
  • He forgot to stir the porridge, so it became scorched.
  • The witch is stirring her cauldron.
  • Have you ever stirred your coffee with a fork?
  • Don't forget to stir the stew.
  • The news caused a huge stir.
  • He's here trying to stir up trouble.
  • The politician stirred up the workers.
  • Add the powder, stir it, and Bob's your uncle.
  • Stir, and you are a dead man.
  • Something was stirring in the dark.
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