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.