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Recent Examples of churning
Rotation breaks internal barrier Internal gravity waves generated by churning motions in the outer envelope were already suspected to play a part.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Welcome to the churning now, old friend!
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
At China Live, Chen is like a circus ringmaster overseeing a dumpling-making station, a stone oven roasting Peking ducks, a noodle station and a dessert station churning sesame soft serve.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Some nifty drives from Hill has helped keep the Aggies' offense churning despite a poor shooting afternoon so far.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The way the air is churning around the low pressure also is expected to create some heavy winds in that area, according to the weather service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Welcome to the churning now, old friend!
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
At China Live, Chen is like a circus ringmaster overseeing a dumpling-making station, a stone oven roasting Peking ducks, a noodle station and a dessert station churning sesame soft serve.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Why Cultured Butter Makes Better Buttered Pasta Unlike American-style butter, which is typically made with sweet cream for a mild, somewhat neutral flavor profile, cultured butter is created from cream that's been fermented before churning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Some nifty drives from Hill has helped keep the Aggies' offense churning despite a poor shooting afternoon so far.
—American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
The way the air is churning around the low pressure also is expected to create some heavy winds in that area, according to the weather service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Out on the sidewalk and behind barriers, lookie-loos crane their necks for a peek at the competitors, while pin traders mill through the churning crowd in hopes of making a souvenir swap.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for churning
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Giancarlo Stanton didn’t have much to say Tuesday with reports swirling that Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, planned to abruptly announce his resignation.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 1955, Universal arranged for closeted gay heartthrob Rock Hudson to be married off to his agent’s secretary amid swirling speculation about his sexuality.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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Manosphere influencers and politicians alike are exploiting young men’s vulnerability, stirring resentment against women.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil and chorizo in now-empty skillet over medium heat until chorizo is crispy, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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My blood was boiling a little bit.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some liked to have them on hand, and others couldn’t fathom not boiling eggs themselves.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The crisp writing moves the story at nearly head-spinning pace.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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But this night wasn't just about spinning the most.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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They got engaged, and later married during the set, surrounded by the artist and whirling revelers.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Patterns emerged in the observations, captured both close to the star and further away from it, that suggested a companion star was whirling through Betelgeuse’s extended atmosphere.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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For most people, action, cultivating a sense of agency, beats seething.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Churning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churning. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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