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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
Debate over the safety of mifepristone has churned for more than 25 years.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Much of the enthusiasm stems from the turnover that churned after a 3-14 season.
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Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for churned
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While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
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Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.
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Clark’s passion for coffee was stirred far from Los Gatos.
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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.
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Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.
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Next, they're boiled in a pot of hot water for 10 minutes, then are removed and left to cool so the seal can form.
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.
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The Jeep crashed into a patrol car, which spun around and stopped right before hitting the third officer, police said.
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
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Dick took one look and whirled in mid-air.
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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.
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When Burgess put both their names on the sign outside their Bridgeport, Connecticut, workshop, Fuller seethed.
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Despite performing alongside the Sailors, Burney quietly seethed over the way Guzmán treated the band, and Fernández in particular.
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“Churned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churned. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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