as in crushed
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 mulled
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Served with mulled wine, and put the fireplace on to get in the fall mood.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Grayson McCall mulled some sort of career in the sport whenever his playing days ended.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Bon Appétit staff collectively mulled it over on Slack.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
And needless to say, the holiday season in Switzerland is quite stunning, with Christmas markets, fondue, and mulled wine aplenty.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Cinnamon spice is often used in autumn and winter favorites, such as pumpkin lattes, mulled wine and swirl buns.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Make a Big-Batch Beverage Keep along with the easy-going, group-friendly theme with a big-batch beverage, whether a party punch, mulled wine, or spiked cider.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
It's brings all the nostalgia of picking your own apples at the orchard, then stopping for a cup of cider that's pressed, seasoned, and mulled right where the fruit is grown.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Reopening the shelter Anali Otazo, program manager at Teresa’s Place, mulled over upping nutritional values of meals during dinner preparations on a recent hot Thursday afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fall is also the season for mulled wine, which is typically made with red wine.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Served with mulled wine, and put the fireplace on to get in the fall mood.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In his first term, Trump mulled adding gold leaf to the white granite building.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Grayson McCall mulled some sort of career in the sport whenever his playing days ended.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Bon Appétit staff collectively mulled it over on Slack.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
And needless to say, the holiday season in Switzerland is quite stunning, with Christmas markets, fondue, and mulled wine aplenty.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Cinnamon spice is often used in autumn and winter favorites, such as pumpkin lattes, mulled wine and swirl buns.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Make a Big-Batch Beverage Keep along with the easy-going, group-friendly theme with a big-batch beverage, whether a party punch, mulled wine, or spiked cider.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
It's brings all the nostalgia of picking your own apples at the orchard, then stopping for a cup of cider that's pressed, seasoned, and mulled right where the fruit is grown.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Reopening the shelter Anali Otazo, program manager at Teresa’s Place, mulled over upping nutritional values of meals during dinner preparations on a recent hot Thursday afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
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Toss together chicken, barbecue sauce, peach preserves, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a 9- x 13-inch baking dish until chicken is evenly coated and cornstarch is fully incorporated into sauce.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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South Carolina entered the season with playoff aspirations, but those have already been crushed.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The swing-first Toronto hitters have pounded the strike-first Seattle pitchers.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Heavy rain pounded an area from the Carolinas to Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon, bringing reports of coastal flooding and hundreds of flight delays.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One key benefit is a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Burbank said.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before flight 10, Starship's most recent demonstration came on May 27, when the spacecraft spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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When breaking down what the heck happened over the last four months, the first item on the list is the way New York’s starting rotation disintegrated.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Passersby stared as billows of smoke rose into the air above the White House as part of the home shared by the United States president and his family crumbled to the ground.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The brittle cornerstone of a decades-old player-development system suddenly crumbled, bringing the rest of the city game down with it.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Michele Di Gregorio made a stunning double save and was only beaten when a Vinicius Junior shot came back off the post and Jude Bellingham reacted quicker to it than Lloyd Kelly.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Western look continues to have a stronghold on brands as well as its more refined interpretations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s still room for ‘modern meadows’ where more naturalistic, wild designs meet refined borders and simplicity—providing a little distinction helps each area of your garden feel more intentional.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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