as in albatross
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of millstone
Yates' words about tying a millstone around your neck and throwing yourself into the sea hang in the salty air as Linda dives into the crashing waves.
—
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The dizzying standard of Zash’s food continues in the lunch menu, which also rolls out in the cavernous space where the original millstone remains.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
To archaeologists, Issyk-Kul is not just a lake but a time capsule, where each artifact, whether a millstone or a skeleton, reveals echoes of trade, faith, and endurance along the Silk Road.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Of course, that became a millstone around my neck.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for millstone
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The dizzying standard of Zash’s food continues in the lunch menu, which also rolls out in the cavernous space where the original millstone remains.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
To archaeologists, Issyk-Kul is not just a lake but a time capsule, where each artifact, whether a millstone or a skeleton, reveals echoes of trade, faith, and endurance along the Silk Road.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025
Of course, that became a millstone around my neck.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for millstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstone
Noun
-
Pettitte became a Yankees legend, Generation K a Mets albatross.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
Penguins, seals and albatross Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.—
Corey Williams,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
Its stranglehold over the country became evident last year when the group declared a fuel blockade of Mali’s capital, Bamako.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
-
While this Colorado Avalanche team in the Twin Cities with the intention of putting a stranglehold on this second-round playoff series, the financial parameters for the next edition of the Avs were firmed up earlier this week.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Millstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstone. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
