MILLED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

milled 1 of 2

adjective

as in pulverized

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milled

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verb

past tense of mill

as in crushed

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 milled

Verb

The olives are co-milled with Meyer lemons, also grown on-site, so the final product is actually citrus-flavored—no chemicals involved. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 After the trio milled about the house for a short time, Sullivan retired to her attic bedroom to rest. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Contractors and woodworkers who examined the structure told Thigpen the lumber appears to have been milled on site. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Waiters milled about with trays of French fries, cheeseburgers, and miniature black-and-white cookies, enjoyed by attendees like Natalia Dyer, Ivy Getty, Lux Pascal, Becky G, and Sammy Ratelle. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 This engine will sit within a titanium ‘backbone’ that’s milled from a single billet. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Cake flour is finely milled and low in protein, which creates tender cakes and pastries. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 The grain is milled whole, with every part of the kernel intact, at Green Valley Farm and Mill the very same day it’s distributed to CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Saldaña, Kidman, and the rest of the team milled about a romantic and moody bar as servers circulated with plates heaped with Sarti spritzes and caviar. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for milled

Adjective

The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.

— Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025

Definition of pulverized

Adjective

As Russia’s ground offensive stalls, European officials warn the air war is growing more ruthless while Ukraine hits Russia’s Ust-Luga oil port and India’s leader presses publicly for an end to fighting.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The OutIn takes both pre-ground coffee and Nespresso’s original pods.

— Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Verb

While four Brewers pitchers combined on a three-hitter and the defense made nearly every big play, Milwaukee’s lineup calmly worked counts, pounded 10 hits through the Padres’ defense and manufactured enough runs to head home smiling.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pounded

Adjective

Vitamin E and rice starch help absorb excess oil, while the micronized texture allows the powder to sit more evenly on skin for a matte finish that looks refined rather than heavy or powdery.

— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Mineral filters, on the other hand, are suspended particles that can sometimes leave a cast or alter foundation shades, though nano or micronized versions tend to sit more smoothly.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026

Definition of micronized

Verb

The woman’s head of auburn curls, so neatly assembled and without a hair out of place, was flung to the side and her cheek, powdered with rouge, was now as red as a sunset.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
And then Hegseth was off to be powdered and rouged and hair-slicked.

— Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Definition of powdered

Adjective

Using reduced cream instead of part of the milk, and adding the milk a little at a time over a long period, and contnnually cleaning the Fons on the bottom of the pan.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
The reduced storage is unlikely to result in lower subscription prices.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reduced

Verb

Huntley led Baltimore to a tying touchdown and 2-point conversion in the last minute of regulation and then scored on a 1-yard sneak in overtime as the Ravens rallied to beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-23 on Sunday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
James Hager arrived at Lopez’s Palm Drive home in Key Largo to stop him from beating his on-and-off-again girlfriend, according to Lopez’s arrest report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026