CHURN Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

churn

verb

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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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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 Markets have churned in response to the fighting, which has massively disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy corridor. —

Kevin Breuninger,sam Meredith,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Rosi shows us cranes and other instruments churning away, with no one in sight. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 As the song churns on, the focus narrows in on West until everything else falls away. —

Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026 And a pair of Dodgers defensive miscues further churned the waters. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for churn

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While much is known about Taylor Swift's favorite lipsticks, rumors have swirled over the years about the star's signature scent.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Using a butter knife or thin metal spatula, gently swirl batters to marble (do not overmix).

— Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026