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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Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
The New York Times, which separately confirmed many details of the report, also said that Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder and CEO of startup Scale AI, is part of the project with Meta mulling a billions in investment in his company.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The not-insignificant shoot comes as King, the Jackson Estate and studio partners Lionsgate and Universal are still mulling how to move forward in light of a legal issue, with the movie most likely being split into two parts.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Merz’s government is mulling the possibility of introducing mandatory military service.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Verb
At one time, Avenatti was mulling his own potential presidential prospects, before the web of criminal allegations consumed his career.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
The New York Times, which separately confirmed many details of the report, also said that Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder and CEO of startup Scale AI, is part of the project with Meta mulling a billions in investment in his company.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
The not-insignificant shoot comes as King, the Jackson Estate and studio partners Lionsgate and Universal are still mulling how to move forward in light of a legal issue, with the movie most likely being split into two parts.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Merz’s government is mulling the possibility of introducing mandatory military service.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mull
Verb
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It’s made from grinding green tea leaves—which can be varying grades of quality—into a fine powder, which is then whisked with hot water to create a thick, frothy liquid.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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His leadership and ability to grind at-bats would help this young roster.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Overwintering fires continue through winter by smoldering in forest duff and peat underground, only to start up again in the spring.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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In Newfoundland, this usually means Jiggs’ Dinner—a Sunday-style meal of salt beef, cabbage, potatoes, and root veggies, often accompanied by raisin pudding, aka figgy duff—while in New Brunswick you might be treated to a bowl of Fricot (a traditional chicken and vegetable Acadian stew).—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The left-hander got pounded a year ago and thumped again in his first taste of big-league action for eight runs in five innings against the Washington Nationals.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Kamala Harris pounded Joe Biden over his stances on busing from the 1970s—a long-ago dispute that even became fodder for J.D. Vance in 2024.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Some of the sediment layers contained the remains of ancient grass seeds mixed with the sediment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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In fact, the waters here owe their otherworldly hue–which shifts from bright white to turquoise, cobalt and ultramarine–to a mineral-rich marine plant called Oceanic Posidonia that maintains the quality and oxygenation of the Balearic Sea by filtering the sediments.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The Front Man crushes the uprising by killing Gi-hun's best friend Jung-bae, ending Squid Game Season 2 on a shocking cliffhanger.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Add garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Vines growing on black silt and sand are lined parallel to the direction of the mistral wind from the north.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The pictures captured the lifeless water full of debris and silt, stagnant, clotted and scabbed with rubbish.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Verb
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In the semis, Parenteau turned back the clock and played a solid game to beat Buckner and return to the final for the first time in nearly a year.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Almost daily, the news has stories and videos of people being robbed or beaten in Baltimore, shot and killed, or simply being harassed.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The vines are planted in limestone, marl, and clay soils and are situated with eastern and southeastern exposures at altitudes of 750 to 1,000 feet so grapes mature perfectly with the right balance of sugars, acid, and minerality.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Mull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mull. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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