STIRRING (UP) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

stirring (up)

verb

Definition of stirring (up)

present participle of stir (up)

as in provoking

to bring something (volatile or intense) into being couldn't stir up any interest in a Saturday morning outing to the art museum

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Even when the play returns to the familiar rhythm of Shaw provoking Dreyfuss and Scheider stepping in to restore peace, the performances keep the interactions engaging.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
As a founder of the San Isidro Movement, Otero Alcántara used performance art to challenge the Cuban government, repeatedly provoking authorities through works involving the national flag, public demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

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His abrupt decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private equity marks a rare and significant political defeat, exposing the limits of his authority and raising new questions about his future leadership.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Factory managers were often on the defensive, since raising vision problems could sound like a critique of their management.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of raising

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It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
As in 1926, some concrete plans will be unveiled during the summit, including the creation of an international NGO dedicated to protecting and promoting independent cinema worldwide, Variety has learned.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026

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