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
Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s a specific rule for oil refineries, for instance, and another for steel mills.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2026
Long before a refreshing mint julep can hit your lips, grain must be malted, milled, mashed, and fermented, the resulting wash then distilled to concentrate the alcohol.
—Samuel Cochran, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Pendleton’s wool blankets are made at its two mills, in Pendleton, Oregon (in operation since 1909), and Washougal, Washington (in operation since 1912).
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s a specific rule for oil refineries, for instance, and another for steel mills.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Broadcasters vamped with images of players milling around while their producers scrambled.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2026
Long before a refreshing mint julep can hit your lips, grain must be malted, milled, mashed, and fermented, the resulting wash then distilled to concentrate the alcohol.
—Samuel Cochran, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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By the factory worker who joins the strike.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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Best Restaurants The Lauber A lively bar and grill located in an old sheet metal factory, The Lauber is emblematic of South Bend’s rebirth.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 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
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The plant will focus on advanced packaging, which involves combining multiple memory chips into a single, high-density unit to improve performance and energy efficiency while reducing overall size.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Check your plant’s soil at least once a week to test for dryness and keep an eye on the plant’s appearance.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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As wind continues to pound the camp, a wooden pole delicately holds up the tarpaulin keeping him dry.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is a chest-out, table-pounding call to arms for Orlando NFL fans who’ve spent way too long waiting for permission to care.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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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 right guard has pushed through a lot of injuries during his three seasons with the franchise, often hobbling around the locker room before crushing down on defensive linemen on Sundays.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The low-pile rug has short fibers that prevent uneven crushing from heavy foot traffic and give it more durability over time.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
15 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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