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Recent Examples of milled
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Every kernel of corn, rye, wheat, and barley that goes into a Frey Ranch whiskey is grown on the ranch, the barley malted on-site, milled, mashed, distilled, aged, and bottled within the same property.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The intersection’s pavement is expected to be milled and resurfaced with new pavement markings.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
On the second day of the competition, hundreds of high school students milled about in team gear as parents and mentors mingled in the stands, waving pompoms or holding banners to celebrate when student robot operators took to the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
What distinguished Didion is her style, so carefully milled as to be not noticed at first.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
To start with, thin strips of bronze were stamped and milled to create a pattern that evokes the parallel grooves of a vinyl record.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, grow more than 250 heirloom and heritage varieties of vegetables, along with grains like einkorn, rye and buckwheat that are cleaned and milled on-site.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
As the Friday morning ceremony drew to a close, families and friends milled around the arena with flowers and balloons in hand, waiting to take pictures and celebrate with their graduates.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Every kernel of corn, rye, wheat, and barley that goes into a Frey Ranch whiskey is grown on the ranch, the barley malted on-site, milled, mashed, distilled, aged, and bottled within the same property.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The intersection’s pavement is expected to be milled and resurfaced with new pavement markings.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
On the second day of the competition, hundreds of high school students milled about in team gear as parents and mentors mingled in the stands, waving pompoms or holding banners to celebrate when student robot operators took to the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
What distinguished Didion is her style, so carefully milled as to be not noticed at first.
—Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
To start with, thin strips of bronze were stamped and milled to create a pattern that evokes the parallel grooves of a vinyl record.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, grow more than 250 heirloom and heritage varieties of vegetables, along with grains like einkorn, rye and buckwheat that are cleaned and milled on-site.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
As the Friday morning ceremony drew to a close, families and friends milled around the arena with flowers and balloons in hand, waiting to take pictures and celebrate with their graduates.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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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Phoenix crushed the Seattle Storm 93-73 in its last game, snapping a four-game losing skid.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone crushed a home run to open the frame, and O’Brien hit catcher Salvador Perez with the very next pitch.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The young activist has relentlessly pounded Espaillat as a moderate on Israel and an uninspiring fixture of the Democratic establishment.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The grand slam could prove to be one of the Sox’s biggest clutch hits of the season after they were pounded in the first two games of the Yankees series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 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
Adjective
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The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs and leads to a reduced oxygen uptake.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The plan depends on drug companies sending Canada extra at reduced prices, rather than at the prices charged in the US.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The stance in 1966 let in North Korea, who famously beat Italy en route to the quarter-finals.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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