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Recent Examples of churned
Joe Picard perched atop a precarious mound of 300-plus-pound high-explosive shells as his ship churned toward Normandy’s beaches.
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Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
One activity quickly became a standout moment when the children churned their own butter while Miranda’s husband, dressed in an inflatable cow costume, led the demonstration and kept everyone laughing.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The rumor mill has churned up little evidence, though, that suggests either company (or AMD) has any near-term plans for a major graphics card launch.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
By expanding by four teams to a 12-team league next season, the league also has churned the market for coaches and GMs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Debate over the safety of mifepristone has churned for more than 25 years.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Don’t miss suja, or black tea churned with butter and salt, which shows up everywhere from afternoon monastery visits to morning breakfast spreads.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Much of the enthusiasm stems from the turnover that churned after a 3-14 season.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The small bubbles that formed on top of the butter Mother churned each morning.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
One activity quickly became a standout moment when the children churned their own butter while Miranda’s husband, dressed in an inflatable cow costume, led the demonstration and kept everyone laughing.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The rumor mill has churned up little evidence, though, that suggests either company (or AMD) has any near-term plans for a major graphics card launch.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
By expanding by four teams to a 12-team league next season, the league also has churned the market for coaches and GMs.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Debate over the safety of mifepristone has churned for more than 25 years.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Don’t miss suja, or black tea churned with butter and salt, which shows up everywhere from afternoon monastery visits to morning breakfast spreads.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Much of the enthusiasm stems from the turnover that churned after a 3-14 season.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The small bubbles that formed on top of the butter Mother churned each morning.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for churned
Verb
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The series really grapples with the media invasion that swirled around them.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Nutella Ice Cream Hazelnut ice cream is swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and layered in the pint between three hard Nutella shells.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.—
Ellie Krieger,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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When fresh tomatoes are boiled, their lycopene content increases.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on Wednesday night had been hit by a boat, authorities said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Designer jeans can probably be washed less often.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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After having put Brazil ahead minutes earlier, Richarlison popped a cross from Vinícius Júnior into the air, spun, and struck a spectacular acrobatic volley past Serbia’s helpless goalkeeper.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
Verb
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So Anikpo, a psychiatric physician assistant, didn't think to discuss the crackdown with their 9-year-old son Zeke, even as helicopters whirled over their South Minneapolis neighborhood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Before Kate could respond, Emily whirled around and disappeared inside the house.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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When Burgess put both their names on the sign outside their Bridgeport, Connecticut, workshop, Fuller seethed.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite performing alongside the Sailors, Burney quietly seethed over the way Guzmán treated the band, and Fernández in particular.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Churned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churned. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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