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  • present participle of stir.
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stirring

[stur-ing] / ˈstɜr ɪŋ /


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I love stirring it into simmering refried beans—or, more often these days, refried lentils—which become a deeply satisfying weekday lunch with little more than a tortilla and a squeeze of lime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

One of the key reasons Liverpool parted ways with Slot was his style of play, with lacklustre performances stirring boos from the Anfield crowd in his final term.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s as stirring a transformation as basketball’s witnessed in a long while, with more than a whiff of frozen hell and flying pigs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As Montag’s troublemaker boyfriend, Pratt quickly became a master at stirring up drama, frequently at the expense of Conrad, Montag’s friend and roommate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The host of the Horned King was like the body of an armed giant restlessly stirring.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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