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n a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event n emotional agitation and excitement n a rapid active commotion v move an implement through v move very slightly v stir feelings in v stir the feelings, emotions, o…

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  1. n a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event n emotional agitation and excitement n a rapid active commotion v move an implement through v move very slightly v stir feelings in v stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of v affect emotionally v summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic v to begin moving, "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir" v mix or add by stirring