churn

1
as in to swirl
to be in a state of violent rolling motion a churning sea made getting to the island a risky undertaking

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2
as in to stir
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly churn the cream until it turns into butter

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Recent Examples of churn Perhaps this ensures a period of OS exclusivity to encourage more users to churn. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Generated by the churning molten metals in Earth’s core, the magnetosphere shields the planet from harmful solar radiation and keeps solar winds from stripping away Earth’s atmosphere. Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025 Chip Somodevilla—Bloomberg/Getty Images As the debate churns, some say any remedies remain premature. Philip Elliott, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 The air churns with oversize snowflakes swirling like confetti in a winter storm party, obscuring everything beyond a few feet ahead. Anna Commander, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for churn 
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  • The Sox went into camp last spring with trade rumors swirling around ace Dylan Cease.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring and swirling skillet occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
  • That year, the real estate dealings of two ministers, involving government bungalows, also stirred controversy.
    Nicholas Yong, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • But the performance was also filled with less obvious symbolism and Easter eggs, some of which tied into a video game theme and a few of which may get Drake's blood boiling even further.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced by two-thirds, about 4 minutes.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.
    Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Weaving a fascination for lace A delicate jewel among textiles, lace is an elegant and deceptively simple creation whose appeal has been spun for centuries.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • His seething rage and resentment instantly melt into a triumphant tenderness.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Amid disparate motives and seething grudges, mission creep set in and the coup evolved into an assassination.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025

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“Churn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/churn. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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