as in factories
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods
a steel mill that remains the town's principal employer
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as in pounds
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 mills
Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Approximately 40 international denim mills presented their latest developments at the show, which was relocated from the industrial Zenith Halle to the more conventional MOC.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Without that, political and economic pressures can lead to more forest thinning in locations where there are mills and valuable timber – rather than in the areas where wildfire risk is higher but the trees aren’t as valuable.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
To find a local apple orchard, the Michigan Apple Committee provides an online interactive map highlighting the state's orchards, farm markets and cider mills.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The numbers show that colleges, universities and professional schools employ approximately 35 times more people than iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Raised in smoky Manchester, her tiny hands toiling away in cotton mills, she’s kept in line by a steely disciplinarian father.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The Grand Calumet River’s 13 miles meander across northwest Indiana, flanked by old and new industries, such as steel mills, meatpackers and oil refineries, which dumped a noxious mix of heavy metals and chemicals into its waters before federal regulations.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Hemant Makhija, who heads the fabrics department at Orient Craft, estimates some 20 million workers at cotton mills across India could be out of a job.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Approximately 40 international denim mills presented their latest developments at the show, which was relocated from the industrial Zenith Halle to the more conventional MOC.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Without that, political and economic pressures can lead to more forest thinning in locations where there are mills and valuable timber – rather than in the areas where wildfire risk is higher but the trees aren’t as valuable.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
To find a local apple orchard, the Michigan Apple Committee provides an online interactive map highlighting the state's orchards, farm markets and cider mills.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The numbers show that colleges, universities and professional schools employ approximately 35 times more people than iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Raised in smoky Manchester, her tiny hands toiling away in cotton mills, she’s kept in line by a steely disciplinarian father.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
The Grand Calumet River’s 13 miles meander across northwest Indiana, flanked by old and new industries, such as steel mills, meatpackers and oil refineries, which dumped a noxious mix of heavy metals and chemicals into its waters before federal regulations.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Hemant Makhija, who heads the fabrics department at Orient Craft, estimates some 20 million workers at cotton mills across India could be out of a job.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mills
Noun
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The novel device may one day help identify diseases and detect trace levels of contaminants in factories and the environment, researchers say.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most factories run on predictable automation that’s been programmed ahead of time.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Common host plants include roses, hibiscus, pines, and some types of deciduous trees and shrubs including dogwood, oak, birch, ash, elm, and azaleas, as well as blackberry and raspberry bushes, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wild hogs can reach weights of more than 150 pounds and measure 5 to 6 feet long, feeding on plants and animals by rooting with their broad snouts.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the summer season grinds to a near halt, several holdover titles rounded out the top five.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Russia’s war machine grinds forward in eastern Ukraine, there is another offensive being waged far beyond the front line.—
Rachel Wilson,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Commencing with the 2026 season, Levy will oversee concessions and premium dining throughout the stadium, and will curate a customized collection of exclusive team gear at the stadium’s team shops.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Dort’s fate is sealed after the chandelier crashes down and crushes him to death.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Mills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mills. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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