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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
New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Guests Maude Apatow and Ryan Destiny, clad in the collection’s first debut line Vimini, milled about while Kaytranada and Kim Gordon both DJed.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Plainclothes security forces still milled around some neighborhoods, though anti-riot police and members of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force appeared to have been sent back to their barracks.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Cedar milled on site was used for the entry door, benches in the entryway, and a privacy fence on the east side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 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
The pasta is made in-house from flour that’s grown and milled in Pennsylvania from a pre-Revolutionary War grist mill.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
Low-slung seats are leather, while the steering wheel and dash controls are milled aluminum.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Guests Maude Apatow and Ryan Destiny, clad in the collection’s first debut line Vimini, milled about while Kaytranada and Kim Gordon both DJed.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Plainclothes security forces still milled around some neighborhoods, though anti-riot police and members of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard’s all-volunteer Basij force appeared to have been sent back to their barracks.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Cedar milled on site was used for the entry door, benches in the entryway, and a privacy fence on the east side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 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
The pasta is made in-house from flour that’s grown and milled in Pennsylvania from a pre-Revolutionary War grist mill.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milled
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Add 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings, and 8 garlic cloves, crushed, and cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden around the edges, 3–4 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some sat remarkably untouched, but most were damaged beyond repair — crushed by falling beams, burned to a shell, and covered in toxic dust.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Searchers looked in backyards, knocked on doors and pounded the pavement.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Forecasters say damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, season with freshly ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Heap roasted turkey, bacon strips, avocado, and freshly ground black pepper on white toast.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
23 Jan. 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
Adjective
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An earlier version of this story mistakenly described micronized progesterone as a bioidentical hormone with a molecular structure identical to the estrogen produced in the ovaries.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jets fans pictured Darnold wearing the green and white, beating the Patriots on his way to the Super Bowl.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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After going nearly two months without consecutive victories, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 4-1, for their third straight win.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Stars had rebounded from a season-worst, six-match winless skid to construct a three-game points streak, which disintegrated on Tuesday in just their second loss in eight tail ends of back-to-back sets.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Eberflus’ best intentions and vision for winning football disintegrated due in part to his team’s lack of discipline and the coaching staff’s inability to steer out of even the smallest skids.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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