as in grinding
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 milling
Even with all these characters milling about, the revival makes sure to honor the original series’ balanced perspectives.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Now many of those same immigration agents are in more than a dozen airports across the country, milling around and maskless.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Video submitted to the Citizen app shows a group milling about near Wabash Avenue and Randolph Street near the Loop 'L' tracks.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
But the documentary footage shows how much work the seemingly simple shot took, with a team of producers, stylists and creatives milling about around the Bangtan Boys.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
Most of the others were milling about and stretching.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Women were seen milling around, with one adjusting a sparkling halter top with her back to the camera.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
On a recent Wednesday evening, a visitor can hear the clamor of customers milling about at Books & Books.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The room is jam packed with more than 400 people and dozens are left milling around outside, disappointed.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Now many of those same immigration agents are in more than a dozen airports across the country, milling around and maskless.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Video submitted to the Citizen app shows a group milling about near Wabash Avenue and Randolph Street near the Loop 'L' tracks.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
But the documentary footage shows how much work the seemingly simple shot took, with a team of producers, stylists and creatives milling about around the Bangtan Boys.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
Most of the others were milling about and stretching.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Women were seen milling around, with one adjusting a sparkling halter top with her back to the camera.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
On a recent Wednesday evening, a visitor can hear the clamor of customers milling about at Books & Books.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
The room is jam packed with more than 400 people and dozens are left milling around outside, disappointed.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milling
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There were the metal bats, the shorter schedule and a sense that nothing could replace the seasoning that came with years of grinding through professional baseball’s minor leagues.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Brady Murrietta has been like a superhero for Orange Lutheran behind the plate, leading, grinding and delivering.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tornado sirens, cell phone alerts, high winds and pounding rain woke up Michigan residents as severe weather pushed through the state overnight Tuesday.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Willson Contreras greeted Valdez with a first-inning solo shot to tie the game at 1-1, crushing an 0-2 sinker 394 feet into the Green Monster seats.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago White Sox broke out in a big way offensively Friday, crushing the Athletics 9-2 in front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Milling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milling. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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