Synonyms of churned

churned

verb

past tense of churn

1

as in swirled

to be in a state of violent rolling motion

a churning sea made getting to the island a risky undertaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swirled
• boiled
• spun
• whirled
• seethed
• roiled
• stirred
• reeled
• moiled
• agitated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subsided
• abated
• calmed

2

as in stirred

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

churn the cream until it turns into butter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stirred
• swirled
• washed
• whirled
• whipped
• shook
• agitated
• whisked
• beat
• paddled
• reeled
• wheeled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of churned

Indianapolis and central Indiana was under a tornado watch until early June 18, as severe weather churned its way across the Midwest in two rounds of storms. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026

Joe Picard perched atop a precarious mound of 300-plus-pound high-explosive shells as his ship churned toward Normandy’s beaches. — 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