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STIRS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Stirs.

Stirs - as a noun

A prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

Example: "He made a great splash and then disappeared"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splash

Emotional agitation and excitement

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agitation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rapid active commotion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adobustleflurryfusshustle

Stirs - as a verb

Move an implement through

Example: "Stir the soup"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move very slightly

Example: "He shifted in his seat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitatebudgeshift

Stir feelings in

Example: "Stimulate my appetite"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excitestimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sensitisesensitize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affect emotionally

Example: "A stirring movie"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
touch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectimpressmovestrike
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arousebring upcall downcall forthconjureconjure upevokeinvokeput forwardraise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To begin moving

Example: "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse

Mix or add by stirring

Example: "Stir nuts into the dough"

Example Sentences

"He stirs his coffee slowly to mix in the sugar."
"The wind stirs the leaves on the ground."
"She gently stirs the soup to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot."
"The loud noise from the construction site stirs the neighborhood."
"The aroma of freshly baked bread stirs up memories of my childhood."
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Word Game Points

Is STIRS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stirs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STIRS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is STIRS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stirs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STIRS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is STIRS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stirs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STIRS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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