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churned

  • past participle of churn.
  • past tense form of churn.

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At a nearby beach resort, a high-speed Coast Guard vessel plied the waters for two people still missing after swimming in waters that churned violently as the quake struck.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Whatever the cause, the turf war churned up inside information about Pulte and his grandson.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2026

Despite having churned through eight presidents in the last 10 years, Peru's economy has remained relatively stable.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.

From MarketWatch May 20, 2026

My nervy stomach churned at the mention of all the food and desserts.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon