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
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
New York lawmakers are mulling a three-year moratorium on permits for new high-energy data centers, essentially telling residents that data centers are the problem.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Thus Director Park will likely be mulling over the sprawling monster sci-fi Hope, by his countryman Na Hong-Jin, and possibly Léa Mysius’s thriller-romp The Birthday Party, which contains a lot of Park’s trademark black humor.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Executives and coaches, huddling in a hushed room, mull a decision.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Verb
Let’s mull this over by considering the act of proving something versus disproving something.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
New York lawmakers are mulling a three-year moratorium on permits for new high-energy data centers, essentially telling residents that data centers are the problem.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Thus Director Park will likely be mulling over the sprawling monster sci-fi Hope, by his countryman Na Hong-Jin, and possibly Léa Mysius’s thriller-romp The Birthday Party, which contains a lot of Park’s trademark black humor.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Executives and coaches, huddling in a hushed room, mull a decision.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mull
Verb
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Clear one corner, ground your body, and let the next honest thought rise without forcing it.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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In those places, the slow conveyor belt of the deep may occasionally give way to something more volatile, building islands that briefly rise above the surface before waves grind them back again.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 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 Israeli military early Thursday pounded Lebanon’s fourth largest city, killing at least 14 people across the south of the country in its ongoing military escalation against the Hezbollah group ahead of crucial talks in Washington.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Fighter jets roared overhead, and air strikes pounded the surrounding hillsides, sending up thick plumes of acrid smoke.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Marina District of San Francisco, built on an artificial landfill made partly from mud dredged from the bay, suffered severe damage because of the weak sediment below.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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As a result, many people living near Mavecure have gotten out of gold mining, which polluted the jungle rivers with mercury and sediment, to work as tour guides, operate restaurants and hostels, or sell arts and crafts.—
John Otis,
NPR,
30 May 2026
Verb
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At the same time, a recent Fast Company article highlighted how Corporate America is crushing senior-level mothers, the very leaders that companies spent decades trying to elevate.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Initially, Adler felt crushed to find out he was adopted illegally, sending him into an identity crisis that led to years of therapy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Common contaminants these systems address include sediment (dirt, sand, rust, silt), chlorine and chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper), bacteria and unpleasant taste or odors.—
Ryan Brennan
May 26,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2026
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This soil type combines sand, silt, clay, and organic matter, offering the best qualities of each.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Matt Olson’s solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference Tuesday as the Braves beat the visiting Blue Jays 4-3 at Truist Park, beginning the three-game series with their 15th series-opening victory of the season.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Its striking blue-green hues and clarity—allowing visibility of 20 to 30 feet—are due to minimal organic runoff and calcium-rich marl sediment from its glacial origins.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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The collection is available in black, white, grayed purple, concrete blue and stone gray marl, and also includes accessories such as socks and a dad cap.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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