as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
the dentist was in the habit of mulling the mercury amalgam in the palm of his hand
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Recent Examples of mull
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The disruption comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's governing coalition mulls far-reaching reforms to overcome Germany's deeper problems — such as high production costs, lagging private investment and increasingly costly health and pension systems — and boost long-term growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Cregger was mulling a prequel movie to focus on the origin story of Aunt Gladys’ arrival to town.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, only 24% of boomers reported mulling over their purchasers for that long.
—Jeena Sharma, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Sony Pictures is mulling a biopic of legendary news man Walter Cronkite, Variety has learned.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The disruption comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's governing coalition mulls far-reaching reforms to overcome Germany's deeper problems — such as high production costs, lagging private investment and increasingly costly health and pension systems — and boost long-term growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that Cregger was mulling a prequel movie to focus on the origin story of Aunt Gladys’ arrival to town.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, only 24% of boomers reported mulling over their purchasers for that long.
—Jeena Sharma, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mull
Verb
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Microboone has ground left to cover.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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An assortment of stone tools, including grinding slabs, mullers, pestles, and mortars, suggested that grain was processed on-site.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hilary Duff is a duff-initely sad about her relationship with sister Haylie.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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Where is immigration reform? Members of Congress, get off your collective, lazy duffs and create a humane solution to immigration.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The day the truce was announced, Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes, killing more than 300 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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King tides — the year’s highest tides, which climate change is making more frequent and severe — stir up sediment and reduce the light that reaches the seafloor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over time, calcium, lime, sediment, and even biofilm can accumulate in the aerator—especially in homes with hard water—making routine cleaning essential for performance and to keep your water clean and clear.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kundrat, meanwhile, crushed an opposite-field grand slam to left-center to give the Porters a 7-1 lead in the third inning.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The way to crush imperialism has been shown to the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What Archaeologists Found on the Dannebroge Wreck Divers work in near-darkness amid silt and scattered cannonballs, progressing meter by meter to document and recover objects.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Divers work in near-darkness amid silt and scattered cannonballs, progressing meter by meter to document and recover objects before the site is altered.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His snapper and one-timer are borderline elite and can cleanly beat goalies from anywhere in the offensive zone (the puck really rattles off his blade).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Swedish winger snapped a shot from the high slot that beat Dostal glove-side for his team-leading 73rd point.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the soils are rich in marl and sandstone, locally referred to as ponca.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Mull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mull. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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