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
Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The region’s cotton production has long been an area of focus for the denim industry with mills like Artistic Milliners, Soorty and AGI Denim launching regenerative agriculture programs.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 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
Giant steel mills that once drove Iran’s economy have gone silent.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The region’s cotton production has long been an area of focus for the denim industry with mills like Artistic Milliners, Soorty and AGI Denim launching regenerative agriculture programs.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 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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Shortages of feedstocks for plastics have forced Asian countries to cut back on production or shut down factories altogether.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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In the factory, the machines are collecting real-world data to learn practical tasks, including stocking parts for assembly technicians, performing basic warehousing and logistics operations.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 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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In a historic display of dominance, the Knicks punched first and just kept pounding in Thursday night’s 140-89 victory in Game 6 at State Farm Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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As if that wasn't enough, the hospital is also in lockdown due to an active shooter, as Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) explains in the heart-pounding promo.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 May 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 2 May. 2026.
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