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a demonstration of how dried kernels of corn were milled in colonial times
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Recent Examples of milled
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
Families evacuated from their homes milled about the lobby and parking lot of the Cypress Community Center late Friday waiting for any updates about the leaking chemical tank that sent them fleeing earlier that day.
—Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 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
The pressed setting powder on top is ultra-finely-milled to resist undereye creasing and smooth fine lines, while the lower loose powder underneath is designed to blur the complexion and absorb oil without making skin look flat.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Hamlin wasn’t the only celebrity offspring to join, as Deacon Phillippe milled about with the rest of the crowd, between trays of hors d’oeuvres.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Others, like Eric and Lisa Keiser, from Waterford, Pennsylvania, listened from outside the adjacent National Museum of Natural History, where the speeches and music still carried through the crowd as people milled around the Mall enjoying the day’s festivities.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The kids all milled about the barns, first in Saratoga Springs, New York, and later in Florida, with varying degrees of interest.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Verb
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
Families evacuated from their homes milled about the lobby and parking lot of the Cypress Community Center late Friday waiting for any updates about the leaking chemical tank that sent them fleeing earlier that day.
—Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 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
The pressed setting powder on top is ultra-finely-milled to resist undereye creasing and smooth fine lines, while the lower loose powder underneath is designed to blur the complexion and absorb oil without making skin look flat.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Hamlin wasn’t the only celebrity offspring to join, as Deacon Phillippe milled about with the rest of the crowd, between trays of hors d’oeuvres.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Others, like Eric and Lisa Keiser, from Waterford, Pennsylvania, listened from outside the adjacent National Museum of Natural History, where the speeches and music still carried through the crowd as people milled around the Mall enjoying the day’s festivities.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The kids all milled about the barns, first in Saratoga Springs, New York, and later in Florida, with varying degrees of interest.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 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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Two innings later, Lopez crushed his three-run blast.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Haitian konpa music pounded as fans danced to the rhythm and children passed around soccer balls.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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At least 14 people were killed today as the Israeli military pounded Tyre in southern Lebanon.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 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 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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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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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Matt Olson’s solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference Tuesday as the Braves beat the visiting Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park, beginning the three-game series with their 15th series-opening victory of the season.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Blaine is disintegrated, while Sam is clearly changed.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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