Begin and Stir

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Stir and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stir" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Stir verb - To cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly.

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Begin and stir are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Stir".

Nearby Words: stirring, stirred

To begin with, the Boston Massacre occurred as part of Sam Adams' (you may have seen his face on beer bottles) efforts to stir up patriot sympathies in Boston.

Source: Useful Notes / The American Revolution
So he's quite perplexed when the witches he puts in solitary confinement begin to get a little stir crazy.

Source: Roleplay / Neuroi Quest
In fog-shrouded valleys, where grinning, mossy corpses cling to rusted arms, shambling figures begin to stir.

Source: Videogame / Salt and Sanctuary

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