stir slightly
Frequency: 6.55.8 per million words
to make a small movement
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Examples (10)
- The baby stirred slightly in his sleep, but didn't wake up.
- She stirred slightly in her chair, uncomfortable with the silence.
- A gentle breeze caused the leaves to stir slightly on the branches.
- The cat's tail stirred slightly as it focused on the bird outside.
- He felt a familiar emotion stir slightly within him, a sense of nostalgia.
- The curtains stirred slightly as a draft came through the open window.
- Even with the loud noise, the dog only stirred slightly, refusing to open its eyes.
- She tried to stir slightly to get more comfortable without disturbing him.
- The surface of the water stirred slightly as a fish jumped for a fly.
- His eyelids stirred slightly, indicating he was about to wake up from his nap.