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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Perry's nonprofit is working to get the permits and donations needed to build a temporary mill, along with a wood bank for fire survivors.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The distillery describes it as milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged on site, and highlights its use of a 500L Alembic copper pot still.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
On a late January morning—in between East Coast snowstorms—skiers and snowboarders of all ages mill around, adjusting gloves, zipping up jackets, and clipping into skis, sometimes for the very first time.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Perry's nonprofit is working to get the permits and donations needed to build a temporary mill, along with a wood bank for fire survivors.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Others milled around tables offering tips and resources for what to do if ICE officers are spotted in the community.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The distillery describes it as milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged on site, and highlights its use of a 500L Alembic copper pot still.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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Previous iterations, which ran in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, digitally traced more than 21,000 tons of textile waste and connected over 100 factories and 20 global brands to recycling partners.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Kia factory opened in 2009, and since that time, dozens of suppliers have opened in the Peach State.—
Brian Moody,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These choppers fit together like puzzle pieces, allowing the animal to grind up tough, fibrous plants.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hawke’s fifth nomination — his first in lead actor — feels like a career acknowledgment for decades of grinding in the Hollywood industry.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Spa’s Herb Garden taps the island’s organic bounty, growing plants used in treatments, rituals, and teas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But that gives us a different look and the versatility of being able to play the two of them together and pound the glass on both ends is a weapon for us.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means sneakers, ideally a pair that’s durable enough to withstand pounding the pavements, will be essential to your roster of footwear.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Electric three-wheeler vehicles dominate in many Indian cities, relied on for short journeys between metro stations, offices, shops and homes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine's Day celebrates romance, affection and love — and that's keeping flower shops like Stems and Vines buzzing with orders.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Put fennel seeds in a small, self-sealing plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices stock was getting crushed — down more than 16% despite a beat and raise.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here, her lips were potent, and her blush was equally so, powdered all over the rounds of her cheeks.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Behind forceful nights from Nic Claxton, who scored a career-high 28 points, and Noah Clowney, who added 22, and with three rookies taking full advantage of their minutes, the Nets found just enough offense to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-115 at Barclays Center.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The beating heart of space is the custom charcoal grille, which took six months to build just for the new locale.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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