as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth
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Recent Examples of milk
As her mother, Linda Emond's Susan gets only a few moments to shine — and milks every single one for all its worth, doling out wince-worthy advice rooted in real (if outdated) wisdom, as many mothers do.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
And Ainesworth threw cold water on the notion that firefighters are milking the workers’ compensation system.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
In 1964, the company started milking cows in Moore Haven in Glades County.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Even better, many leave-in conditioners and hair milks not only boast hair-smoothing benefits, but also heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
And Ainesworth threw cold water on the notion that firefighters are milking the workers’ compensation system.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
In 1964, the company started milking cows in Moore Haven in Glades County.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Even better, many leave-in conditioners and hair milks not only boast hair-smoothing benefits, but also heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milk
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Kremlin is also exploiting frictions between the United States and Europe over the latter’s reservations about the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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China is currently exploiting its salt lakes to source potassium and lithium.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Lewkowitz, if a grower abuses the soil, the system ceases to be viable, leaving zero likelihood of success from a sustainability standpoint.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Intermediate scrutiny is why men abuse women at such high rates and get away with it.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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These kinds of partnerships represent a long-term vision where businesses are willing to leverage their resources for a greater purpose.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s resilience and its ability to retaliate, including leveraging the Strait of Hormuz, was either underestimated or entirely overlooked.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bronze Age symbolizes a time of change Bronze, a raw material, was skillfully manipulated to create objects that not only carried weight but also meaning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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He has been charged with human trafficking of a minor, pimping a child, and pandering, with an offense date range that covers an eight-month period, starting last August, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Allen was on probation for a felony drug possession case when the pimping investigation was launched.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milk. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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