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churn out

verb

churned out; churning out; churns out
Synonyms of churn outnext

transitive verb

: to produce mechanically or copiously : grind out
… the usual pap which has been churned out about this superstar.W. S. Murphy

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Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson continues to churn out NFL-ready prospects. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 For several years, the droll poet has been quietly churning out robust yet unfussy folk-rock guitar songs that support the weight of his deep croon. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 Pomona features a formidable ground attack that’s churned out at least 200 yards in five consecutive games. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025 The veteran guard churned out his best performance of the young season Tuesday, dropping 46 points during a 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for churn out

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of churn out was in 1876

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“Churn out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churn%20out. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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