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churned

The correct spelling is churned.

How to pronounce churned

verb

Say it like: Chu-rne-d

The correct spelling is churned. To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream. For example: "Now the cream is churned to make butter."

Usage Examples

Now the cream is churned to make butter.

I was so nervous that my stomach was churning.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To agitate rapidly and repetitively, or to stir with a rowing or rocking motion; generally applies to liquids, notably cream.
  2. 2.To produce excessive and sometimes undesirable or unproductive activity or motion.
  3. 3.To move rapidly and repetitively with a rocking motion; to tumble, mix or shake.
  4. 4.(of a customer) To stop using a company's product or service.
  5. 5.(travel) To repeatedly cancel and rebook a reservation in order to refresh ticket time limits or other fare rule restrictions.

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