churn

1
as in to swirl
to be in a state of violent rolling motion a churning sea made getting to the island a risky undertaking

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2
as in to stir
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly churn the cream until it turns into butter

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Recent Examples of churn When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes. Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 BloodPop and Tchami’s production hits hard with its churning synths and 4/4 kicks, but Gaga’s vocals reach upward and outward into gospel-inflected, Whitney Houston territory. Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 And in too many cases, the customer churns instead of expanding. Ron Carson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Crashing waves, rushing streams, and roaring waterfalls churned up sprays of water into an atmosphere rich with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane and ammonia. Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for churn
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  • Rumors of a romance first swirled after the duo were photographed in November 2024 at a Halloween party, that .Paak captured on Instagram.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Fed last week left interest rates unchanged, an acknowledgement of the uncertainty swirling around the economy.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Combine Ingredients In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
    Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • It is served baked, fried, grilled, roasted, slow-cooked, or boiled either alone, with seasonings, or as soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, and tacos.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Another significant challenger to Donalds could be Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, who has not declared a campaign but has left speculation to boil.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Here, guests will find Stardust Racers, a dual-track roller coaster, as well as Constellation Carousel, beautifully lit with animals that spin in different directions.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The president was poised to sign an executive order that would have spun TikTok’s U.S. operations into a new company, but that has been placed on hold in wake of the levies, a source familiar with the plans told The Hill.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • April 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM PDT Loading your audio article Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the nation’s streets Saturday in an eruption of anger, alarm and seething discontent over President Donald Trump’s wholesale remaking of America’s economy, its government and its place in the world.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Senior star Olivia Miles seethed through the entire film session.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Churn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churn. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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