as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
a demonstration of how dried kernels of corn were milled in colonial times
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Recent Examples of mill
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
First, crews will use a mill to remove the old asphalt, then a paver to lay down a new surface.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
That focaccia — also available for sale — is made with Carolina grown and milled organic flour from Lindley Mills.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That mill made 290 hp and 224 ft lbs of torque by the time the first-generation car went out of production.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
First, crews will use a mill to remove the old asphalt, then a paver to lay down a new surface.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Players from both teams milled around the ice.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
That focaccia — also available for sale — is made with Carolina grown and milled organic flour from Lindley Mills.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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Approximately 130 people work at Forge Nano’s battery factory in Thornton.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The global economy is facing ever more tangible strains from the energy shock triggered by the Iran war as factories grapple with soaring production costs and activity weakens even in services sectors, major surveys showed today.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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And, over the weekend, that community showed up in the simplest way possible — side by side in a gym, grinding through a workout, and remembering the ones who didn’t make it home.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our dwindling night skies and expanding light pollution is slowly impacting plants, animals and humans in significant ways.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2000, the last working reactors at Chernobyl were shut down and the plant was officially closed.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The updraft knifed through the building, whose inhabitants were already suffering without heat or power for much of the winter as Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy system.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s a sense of surrender in the way this tune eroticizes total passivity, giving up control, just letting your feelings pound you to a bloody pulp.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The second complaint alleges Martinez failed to disclose a business relationship with a Kissimmee cake shop, Kenny’s Cakes and Bakery, and alerted them of the city’s small businesses grant program.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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For more of our favorite reversible quilts, shop floral, striped, and solid styles below at up to 42% off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the underdog Hawks had any hopes of evening this first-round series and forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks crushed those dreams in a matter of minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The Sabres played to their strengths early, using their speed and pressure to force turnovers — three of which led to first-period goals, which absolutely crushed Boston early.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His face and arms are mysteriously darkened, as if powdered with soot, but somehow—and this is the first of a dozen quirks in the painting—his white shirt is in near-mint condition.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each day, an FX makeup team used around 400 prosthetics on the passengers, and made 3,000 gel capsules filled with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and red powdered Kool-Aid.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Freshman midfielder Quinn Fahey scored the lone goal for the Eagles (6-5-2, 3-2), who beat Andrew for the first time since 2021.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Led by starter Martín Pérez, the Braves started off another series with a victory by beating the Tigers 5-2 at Truist Park on Tuesday.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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