churning

[chur-ning]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that churns.

2. the butter made at any one time.

churning

/ ˈtʃɜːnɪŋ /

noun

1. the quantity of butter churned at any one time

2. the act, process, or effect of someone or something that churns

Word History and Origins

Origin of churning¹

First recorded in 1400–50, churning is from the late Middle English word chyrnynge. See churn, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She is campaigning mostly on economic issues, churning out policy plans full of vague aspirations.

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The factory started churning out cars last fall, a year earlier than planned.

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Online safety experts say AI churning out questionable stories, propaganda and ads is drowning out human-generated content in some cases, and worsening the information ecosystem.

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“Saturday Night Live,” which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year with multiple specials, has been churning out political parodies for decades, and its comedy has targeted leaders from all political backgrounds.

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Below the cliff where Arisu and this gentleman converse lies a vast body of churning water with a foreboding whirlpool at its heart.

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