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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
Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Other Republican-leaning states such as Florida, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Kansas, and Democratic-leaning states such as Maryland and Illinois, have mulled redrawing maps.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Adjective
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
Verb
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has mulled the idea of forming a trilateral hydro-cooperation with China and Pakistan – two of India’s biggest rivals.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Other Republican-leaning states such as Florida, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Kansas, and Democratic-leaning states such as Maryland and Illinois, have mulled redrawing maps.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
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And Johnson can’t erase the imagery of poor Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham, a top-5 pick, bursting through the B-gap at the snap only to be crushed by guard Jonah Jackson.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hodges was trapped, his whole body getting crushed.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Newly-solo Lionsgate on Thursday posted sharply lower overall film and TV businesses’ revenues and a reduced loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The holiday kits offer a complete Thanksgiving spread at a reduced price, including everything needed for a delicious feast such as turkey and classic sides like mac and cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and of course, pie.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Celtics pounded the paint with Neemias Queta and Luka Garza, a pair of bruising bigs who also can force the issue from 3-point range despite their lumbering dispositions.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump seems to have arrived, on his own, at the same understanding of geography and politics that was pounded into the heads of Soviet schoolchildren, including Putin and me.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cold Brew Coffee Made from a mixture of coarsely ground coffee and room-temperature or cooler water, cold-brew coffee is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Eberflus’ best intentions and vision for winning football disintegrated due in part to his team’s lack of discipline and the coaching staff’s inability to steer out of even the smallest skids.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But relationships at the club have clearly disintegrated to the point where United is now looking for a new permanent manager.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oil prices crumbled again a year later, sending Venezuela into economic calamity, with hyperinflation and mass migration out of the country.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Though both sides reached a settlement in November, the conflict was an ugly sign of how solidarity between these organizations crumbled in an attempt to persevere.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two teenage girls are charged with kidnapping a teenage boy after allegedly luring him into a basement and beating him for three hours in early November.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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