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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 Chang, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
On April 12, 1962, Black men, women, and children packed into Philadelphia’s Times Auditorium and milled about to the low, rhythmic beating of African drums until the lights dimmed and Moore took the stage.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Amid upbeat music, families milled with their dogs and kids whizzed by on scooters.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Protesters of all ages milled about Civic Center for about an hour Saturday afternoon as speakers addressed the crowd, which ranged from families pushing babies in strollers to demonstrators in their late 70s.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
While zirconia crowns are available, they are milled, a process that limits design complexity and carries risks of micro-cracking.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Whereas SheWolf has become a beacon of Roman cuisine, with its handmade pastas made with grains milled in house, Medusa will draw inspiration from Sicily.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.
—Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Once the rice has been milled and had its bran layer removed, it gets tumbled in a narrow tube for around seven seconds.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The lights will shine until mid-January before being taken down and milled into lumber that will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
On April 12, 1962, Black men, women, and children packed into Philadelphia’s Times Auditorium and milled about to the low, rhythmic beating of African drums until the lights dimmed and Moore took the stage.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Amid upbeat music, families milled with their dogs and kids whizzed by on scooters.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Protesters of all ages milled about Civic Center for about an hour Saturday afternoon as speakers addressed the crowd, which ranged from families pushing babies in strollers to demonstrators in their late 70s.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
While zirconia crowns are available, they are milled, a process that limits design complexity and carries risks of micro-cracking.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Whereas SheWolf has become a beacon of Roman cuisine, with its handmade pastas made with grains milled in house, Medusa will draw inspiration from Sicily.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.
—Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
Once the rice has been milled and had its bran layer removed, it gets tumbled in a narrow tube for around seven seconds.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milled
Verb
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Unfortunately, the hopes were crushed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Twelve days after that statement, Norvell’s Noles crushed the Demon Deacons to snap a nine-game ACC losing streak (dating back to last year) and climb to 4-4 overall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Inflation and rising costs have pounded the holiday budgets of most Americans, with many stretching their dollars further and starting their holiday planning earlier.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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After exchanging zeros, All-Star catcher Will Smith pounded a solo home run with two outs in the 11th inning.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cold Brew Coffee Made from a mixture of coarsely ground coffee and room-temperature or cooler water, cold-brew coffee is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The discussion came as Robinhood posted third quarter results that beat analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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That figure, which is provided by payrolls processing company ADP, beat the Dow Jones consensus estimate for an increase of 22,000.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trade negotiations with Canada, which involved metal tariffs, recently disintegrated.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On both days, nuance was pulverized in the heat of war.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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An impressive marble monument paid for by a relation had been destroyed when a train derailment near the masonry yard pulverized the marker, so Poe received a number on a sandstone grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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