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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestirring
Verb
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are on their way to tender (but not yet falling apart), 8 to 10 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Another method for cleaning silver involves filling an aluminum pan with hot water, salt, and baking soda, stirring until dissolved, and then soaking the pieces until a chemical reaction occurs that removes the tarnish.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As for that sense-awakening fusion of eucalyptus, musk, and sandalwood?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But our power is about awakening something beyond fear and cynicism in the human nervous system.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Experts recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes after waking to make your bed for a healthier, tidier space.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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What happens in the first minutes after waking can either reinforce those patterns or interrupt them.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Algorithms tend to prioritize emotionally arousing content, particularly anger, anxiety and outrage.—
Robin Pickering,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2026
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Now, Elizabeth and Michael must find a way to send her back to her time, while not arousing the suspicion of Michael’s mother and sister during their family vacation.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Bestirring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestirring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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