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Vocabulary Entry
churn
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To agitate or stir (a substance) vigorously in order to make it thicker or to produce a desired change.
Example Sentences
"She churned the cream to make butter."
"The athletes began to churn their legs faster as they approached the finish line."
"The excitement in the crowd churned as the concert started."
N
noun
The act or process of churning, particularly in relation to dairy products or the production of something.
Example Sentences
"The churn of milk into butter is an age-old process."
"The churn of ideas in the brainstorming session led to several innovative solutions."
"The sudden churn of the ocean waves signaled a coming storm."