churn

Definition of churnnext
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 Everyone was in the water, churning over every mound of debris. Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 Just in time for the semiquincentennial, the churning waves of social media discontent have parted and given us a glimpse of how these United States look (and taste) to wide-eyed World Cup attendees. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Roasting peaches intensifies their flavor, and in this old-school recipe, they're mashed and mixed into a rich custard before churning into a creamy, fruit-forward ice cream. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 The two-minute trailer includes a recreation of the famous sailor-kissing-a-nurse photo from V-J Day, a woman insulting David’s butter churning, some trench warfare repartee about the looks of a soldier’s love back at home, the Boston Tea Party, and jokes about child labor. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for churn
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  • Even with tariff turmoil swirling and adding a not-insignificant degree of confusion and instability to global trade, there have been some crucial bright spots for the textile industry over the past year, in large part because of the protections afforded by USMCA.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
  • Kimiya was closest, sprawled across the floor weeping, debris swirling around her.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
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  • On and on, these songs stir the soul.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • In fact, NBCUniversal is wading into the buzz round Polymarket, Kalshi and other prediction market services that have stirred controversy.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026
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  • Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
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  • The rotating door of managers in Queens spins once again.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • The first permanent cotton-spinning mill was established in Pawtucket, Rhode Island dating back to 1790.
    Timothy Templet, Fortune, 27 June 2026
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  • Ships collide furiously in a gray and seething Narrow Sea.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • And Milly’s being this sort of seething, disconnected, sardonic character who is more of an observer.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 June 2026

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“Churn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churn. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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