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
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
More than 900 industrial facilities closed between 1980 and 1983, in automobile manufacturing, lumber and paper mills, food processing, and steel--the Kaiser steel plant closure in Fontana California, International Paper plant in Siskiyou County, General Motors auto plant in Fremont.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
The on-site optical laboratory uses glazing and milling equipment that Cubitts said is designed to reduce water and energy consumption.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Noun
New ground-floor food, beverage and entertainment offerings — operated by Hibernian Hospitality — are coming to the 1900s-era building, which previously housed a furniture factory, textile mill and even an automobile storage facility for soldiers’ cars during World War II.
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Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
More than 900 industrial facilities closed between 1980 and 1983, in automobile manufacturing, lumber and paper mills, food processing, and steel--the Kaiser steel plant closure in Fontana California, International Paper plant in Siskiyou County, General Motors auto plant in Fremont.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
The on-site optical laboratory uses glazing and milling equipment that Cubitts said is designed to reduce water and energy consumption.
—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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On the eastern coast between Kamari and Monolithos, the winery occupies a former tomato paste factory from the early 20th century.
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
Verb
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So Norway’s chefs brought their own coffee beans and grind every morning.
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If tension surfaces in a chat or client meeting, ground yourself by restating the facts, then suggest a next step everyone can accept.
Noun
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Hydroponics, or growing plants in water, is another approach.
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In order to prevent fungal disease, water your petunias at the base of each plant, rather than their leaves.
Verb
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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In lieu of Pearl Jam, Wilco and other ‘90s rock standards, a pounding electronic score by Christian Lundberg of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers collective provides the music.
Noun
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Smoke invades their businesses, even their sleep Inside MV Automotive at East Olympic Boulevard and Alma Avenue, Manny Villasenor, whose father owns the mechanic shop, said the smoke had forced him to close earlier.
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The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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When sacred places are bombed, when clergy are silenced, when believers are tortured, when religious freedom is crushed, the aggressor attempts to extinguish the living conscience of a nation.
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The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
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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.
Verb
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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