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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1952, President Harry Truman asserted his power as commander in chief to seize America’s major steel mills.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
On Sunday morning, COTA’s paddock is buzzing with team staff, engineers, media personnel and even what appears to be a few Netflix cameramen, all milling about, the pre-race energy palpable.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Still, its impact will depend on whether companies can verify origin, substantiate sustainability metrics and execute reliably through existing mill relationships.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1952, President Harry Truman asserted his power as commander in chief to seize America’s major steel mills.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
That approach comes through in wide-plank floors milled from older-growth wood, and in antiques that are integrated into the home’s architecture rather than merely placed within it.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
On Sunday morning, COTA’s paddock is buzzing with team staff, engineers, media personnel and even what appears to be a few Netflix cameramen, all milling about, the pre-race energy palpable.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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Gardner returned to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2024 with factory backing in a second-generation R1T Quad and set a new electric pickup truck record at the event.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
27 Feb. 2026
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The young woman from Venezuela hasn’t returned to her job at a clothing factory.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the lakeside, the sound of a saw grinding against stone filled the air.—
Emily Brindley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Daddy’s spent the last three weeks in the Alps, grinding through Olympic mode.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With few options remaining, the government reluctantly returned to talks with the US but refused to budge on its demand to continue enriching uranium, a fuel for nuclear power plants that can also be used to build a bomb.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Differences in Growth Habits A determinate tomato plant, often called a bush tomato, will grow to a certain size (usually 3 to 5 feet depending on the variety), set fruit, and then stop growing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Do not attempt to pound down or over-compact the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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During a quick break, class member Sophie Doe told CBS News her heart was pounding.—
Tina Kraus,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Condensation built up on the shop’s windows, obscuring the view from outside.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The sandwich shop, which offers more than a dozen flavors of chicken salad, will open the doors on a new restaurant Tuesday, March 10, at Magnolia Plaza in Cornelius.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nvidia crushes earnings; Wall Street shrugs Nvidia delivered absolutely blockbuster results in the final three months of 2025, as demand for its AI chips went through the roof.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other options include gravel, river rocks and crushed granite, which all have texture built in and feel integrated with the natural environment.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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On the other side of the bracket, top-seed Maple Grove beat Irondale 83-38.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers opened the homestand with wins over Philadelphia and Golden State, lost back-to-back games to Oklahoma City and San Antonio, beat Dallas and the Clippers and then finished it off with losses to Boston and Orlando.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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