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Recent Examples of churn
Chuck Norris doesn't churn butter.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The butterflies churning away in the pit of his stomach probably felt more like pterodactyls, all because of what’s happening during halftime of Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Wind gusts buffeted the mountain and churned the air into a flurry of ice crystals that stung the climbers’ faces and crackled against their helmets.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The latest Super Sunday sneak peek adds more harrowing action scenes, adds crop circle imagery, and what looks like a massive flying saucer emerging from a fiery churning cloud.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The butterflies churning away in the pit of his stomach probably felt more like pterodactyls, all because of what’s happening during halftime of Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Wind gusts buffeted the mountain and churned the air into a flurry of ice crystals that stung the climbers’ faces and crackled against their helmets.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The latest Super Sunday sneak peek adds more harrowing action scenes, adds crop circle imagery, and what looks like a massive flying saucer emerging from a fiery churning cloud.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for churn
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The downtown bakery’s standby consists of country buttermilk dough swirled with kinako (roasted soybean powder) and sesame seeds.—
Mario Cortez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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The contest stands in sharp contrast to the nation's last tumultuous Democratic Senate primary in Texas, when questions swirled about candidates' electability.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Thinner fillets, like tilapia, can be used but tend to break apart, so stir the curry very gently if using.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The experience typically involves boiling pots of soup placed directly on tables, often reaching temperatures that can cause serious burns.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jamaicans typically eat ripe plantain fried or boiled as a side dish.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the Illini were trying to build a first-half lead, Stojaković took a pass at the top of the key, drove left, then right, then spun to the basket for a layup and a foul.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The recycled cotton and polyester are then extracted in batches and spun back into new denim fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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But it was inspired out of just seething hatred.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jesse is out of the running and not so secretly seething inside as everyone notices that West and Ciara are vibing in the club.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Churn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churn. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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