as in milled
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mulled
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
On Wednesday, Houchin and others in Lawrence mulled ICE’s presence in their progressive college town, known as one of the most liberal cities in Kansas, as activists said five people were detained by federal officers on Tuesday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Each year, the town of 4,400 people roars to life with its seasonal bash, ushering in the winter to come with joy, laughter, and plenty of mulled wine.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids and return to the pan.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Nutmeg has a strong flavor and is a key ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Instead, the atmosphere at the 2026 Programmers’ Jam was refreshingly practical, as a bunch of truly dedicated cinephiles mulled over the pressing matter of not just putting butts in seats — but making sure that each of their film communities has affordable, sustainable access to critical art.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Langley mulled over getting the Powerhouse Award.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Vrabel, 50, mulled over the gift, as seen in multiple images, before paying for the hoodie and walking out of the store.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Progressive organizing groups — and Duncan himself — have over the past two days mulled several different mechanisms to push back against the stadium plan.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Grupo Más Vuelos Volaris made an initial public offering in 2013, while Viva mulled the move a couple of times but never went through with it.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
But the companies had mulled a split during the pandemic years and completed a formal spinoff last year.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
From mulled wine at Christmas to hot cross buns at Easter, nutmeg has become an essential spice in Europe.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
On Wednesday, Houchin and others in Lawrence mulled ICE’s presence in their progressive college town, known as one of the most liberal cities in Kansas, as activists said five people were detained by federal officers on Tuesday.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Each year, the town of 4,400 people roars to life with its seasonal bash, ushering in the winter to come with joy, laughter, and plenty of mulled wine.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025
Strain the mulled cider through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids and return to the pan.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Last year as Rodgers mulled whether to retire or continue playing, he was drawn to Pittsburgh in part because of his trust in Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Nutmeg has a strong flavor and is a key ingredient in eggnog, cider, and mulled wine.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Instead, the atmosphere at the 2026 Programmers’ Jam was refreshingly practical, as a bunch of truly dedicated cinephiles mulled over the pressing matter of not just putting butts in seats — but making sure that each of their film communities has affordable, sustainable access to critical art.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Langley mulled over getting the Powerhouse Award.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Vrabel, 50, mulled over the gift, as seen in multiple images, before paying for the hoodie and walking out of the store.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Progressive organizing groups — and Duncan himself — have over the past two days mulled several different mechanisms to push back against the stadium plan.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Grupo Más Vuelos Volaris made an initial public offering in 2013, while Viva mulled the move a couple of times but never went through with it.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
But the companies had mulled a split during the pandemic years and completed a formal spinoff last year.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
-
My greatest wish is that this ruling sets a precedent for the Treasury and serves the thousands of ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 May 2026
-
Texas oil companies would get crushed.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Adjective
-
Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
-
However, because this is an analysis of observational studies, the research cannot definitively conclude a cause-and-effect relationship between soy and legume consumption and reduced hypertension risk.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
The Rockies pounded Keller for six runs on six hits in the fifth to blow open the game.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
-
The United States and Israel pounded Iran with devastating effectiveness for 37 days, killing much of the country’s leadership and destroying the bulk of its military, yet couldn’t collapse the regime or exact even the smallest concession from it.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
Adjective
-
Unfortunately, physical barriers like metal or plastic edging will not contain ground ivy, thanks to the underground roots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
-
The car completely disintegrated, damaging several other vehicles.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
A lot of the old ways and structures the industry was built around have shifted or crumbled.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
-
One gentle nudge and Minnesota crumbled, 139-109, to end this Western Conference semifinal.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
-
The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Ephemera is so often illustrative of the inner life of a character, a direct, beating correlative of the contents of their hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
-
The race in San Diego County has unnerved other Democrats, who saw Issa as easier to beat than a fresh GOP candidate — but aren’t always sure what to think about Campar-Najjar.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
