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Recent Examples of churned
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.
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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
Blastomyces dermatitidis – Found in moist soils and near water bodies; spores can spread when soil is churned by storms, floods, or human activity.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Blastomyces dermatitidis – Found in moist soils and near water bodies; spores can spread when soil is churned by storms, floods, or human activity.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for churned
Verb
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In the aftermath of the Masterson endorsement, rumors swirled that Trump might award Colyer a post in his administration to soften the blow.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Misinformation has also swirled on social media.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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As part of the investigation, the EEOC subpoenaed the university for the names and contacts of employees affiliated with Jewish groups at the university, a move that stirred controversy and raised safety concerns from students and faculty.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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His affinity for Aurelio’s Pizza and long-suffering support for the White Sox, Bulls and Bears has since stirred a fresh wave of hometown pride in Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In the video, Mariko baked a few salmon fillets and boiled some rice before assembling the easy dish, which involved mashing the salmon into bits with a fork and mixing it into the rice along with Kewpie mayonnaise (a Japanese brand of the condiment), soy sauce and hot sauce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Silencing Highlanders hitters Carson junior Isabella Campos effectively spun her curve ball and kept Granada Hills off balance.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Barcelona moviehouse had been decorated for the occasion; the cryptic Scottish duo’s hexagonal logo was projected on the walls and spun on circular screens set into the ceiling.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
29 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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