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noun

ˈmil How to pronounce mill (audio)
Definition of millnext
as in factory
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods a steel mill that remains the town's principal employer

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verb

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
Noun
The mill, which began producing pig iron, a key ingredient in steelmaking, in 1883, was long at the heart of the region’s economy. — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 That sent shockwaves across the southern African region where Tongaat’s network of mills and refineries tied together independent growers, logistics companies, and food manufacturers. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Verb
One of the artists, 13-year-old Yoselin Pacheco Ruiz, seemed particularly pleased as students and adults milled about. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
  1. factory
  2. grind
  3. plant
  4. pound
  5. shop
  6. crush
  7. powder
  8. beat
Noun
  • Its walls, made in a Tijuana factory, consist of plywood panels insulated with foam.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The physical danger from robot coworkers has been made clear since January 25, 1979, when 25-year-old Robert Nicholas Williams was crushed and killed by a 1-ton robotic vehicle’s arm inside a Ford Motor Company factory in Flat Rock, Michigan.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Definition of factory
Verb
  • These matchups are intense and, usually, grind-it-out battles of attrition between two proud soccer nations.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of grind
Noun
  • Ants help aerate soil through their underground tunnel systems, allowing water and oxygen to reach plant roots more effectively.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Over time, experienced gardeners form a sense of their soil and their plant’s needs, and perfect their watering practices.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of plant
Verb
  • Video shows the moment the roof collapsed at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey as heavy rain pounded the state.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026
  • The second reason was that his sinking, two-seam fastball was getting pounded.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • The brand now sells its perfumes worldwide, but the original shop was turned into a sort of museum worth a visit.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Plans call for about 80 hotel rooms, a 52-unit luxury condominium tower, restaurants, gardens, shops and amenities overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of shop
Verb
  • Collins crushed a home run to dead center to start the eighth inning and tie the game.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Fans of Brazil, Colombia and Portugal also were crushed that their teams, expected to make deep runs, crashed out so early.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of crush
Verb
  • Most formulas use a twist or tap brush applicator that channels powder into the bristles for mess-free touch-ups over makeup throughout the day.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Definition of powder
Verb
  • Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of beat

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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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