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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This era saw the rise of factories and reduction in agrarian economy.—
Ankit Pathak,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By reducing construction timelines by as much as 70 percent and standardizing production across regional factories, ARCbuild seeks to enable developers to build communities specifically designed for first-time buyers.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 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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Too often, the buying journey still grinds like an outdated gearbox.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Big brands and small shops have been trying to absorb the costs, but consumers’ luck with prices appears to have run out.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Florist mums are annuals, and they are often found inside grocery stores and florist shops wrapped in foil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 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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Our phone cameras are fun and all, but nothing beats the feeling of holding an actual camera that is all specced up.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their late son Noah's heart beats in her chest.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Mills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mills. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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