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
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
The mills have hit on a very effective template for a cancer paper, Day told me.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Cedar milled on site was used for the entry door, benches in the entryway, and a privacy fence on the east side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The functioning 178-year-old grain mill, transported in pieces from Denmark and reassembled in Elk Horn a half-century ago, operates as a living museum, offering tours and demonstrations.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 22 Jan. 2026
The mills have hit on a very effective template for a cancer paper, Day told me.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dozens of people were milling about.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Cedar milled on site was used for the entry door, benches in the entryway, and a privacy fence on the east side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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The central role of the smart factory During this period of technological advancement, Smart Factory systems are increasingly integral.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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An employee packages garments for the online Chinese e-commerce company Temu at a clothing factory in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province on April 16, 2025.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Regina must have ground the beans the night before—no one else ever thought to help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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More than 50 of the 62 House Democrats in August boarded a chartered jet to Chicago to grind action in the 150-member chamber to a halt ahead of the debate on the redistricting plan.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now there are more than a thousand employees and three plants producing her family’s iced tea, 24-7.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The shoots are harvested before the plant hardens into the woody stalks that bamboo is famous for — and that pandas chew.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Forecasters are warning the damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival a hurricane.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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By Jason Mackey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PALM BEACH GARDENS — The pop of a catcher’s mitt mixed with saws screeching and hammers pounding provides an appropriate soundtrack inside Paul Skenes’ offseason workout facility, a baseball-lover’s paradise and an encapsulation of his unique personality.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meredith emphasized that drivers don't need to be experts but taking a little time to check key areas or stopping by a service shop could prevent being stranded in freezing conditions.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Searchers for the first time reached a shop in Gul Plaza in Karachi where many people had sought refuge during Saturday's fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The speedy little Mercedes slipped beneath the truck, nudging it lightly in the belly, and contracted, crushing within itself two male bodies slack with drink and sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Iranians also endure crushing poverty due to the regime’s policies.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Matcha, the Japanese powdered green tea that is used during the ceremony, has entered the global marketplace.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her chest, powdered in glitter, while her brown micro-bang bob was sliced by angled brows.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Miller beat Forsberg six-on-five with 27 seconds left, adding intrigue to the finish, but the Kings held on to win.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Drivers hoping to get a jump start on beating the morning rush may not have to set the alarm as early.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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