Synonyms of mulled

mulled 1 of 2

adjective

as in milled

Related Words

• milled
• reduced
• ground
• comminuted
• pulverized
• triturated
• filtered
• close-grained
• micronized
• refined
• levigated
• pestled
• velvety
• smooth
• buttery
• dusty
• powdery
• superfine
• fine
• ultrafine
• floury

Dissimilar Words

• grained
• granular
• coarse
• granulated
• sandy
• grainy
• earthy
• unfiltered
• gravelly
• gritty
• unrefined

mulled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of mull

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

• crushed
• pounded
• disintegrated
• crumbled
• beat
• powdered
• grated
• milled
• ground
• pulverized
• smashed
• brayed
• atomized
• shattered
• broke
• comminuted
• fractured
• crunched
• fragmented
• dashed
• splintered
• busted
• kibbled
• micronized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mulled

Adjective

For a batch of mulled cider big enough to serve at Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, The Kitchn recommends adding apple cider, orange slices, ginger, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to a slow cooker. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

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

At least one strategic acquirer mulled what a deal for Costa would look like before passing due to valuation and strategic issues, one of the people said. — Leah Quinn, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Amid those changes, owners have mulled other structural shifts. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Slow cooker mulled cider recipes, like The Kitchn’s version, are designed to run in the background during holiday prep. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Luxon's government has mulled such a law since Australia's world-first social media ban for under 16-year-olds took effect in December 2025. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Throughout the day Friday, forecasts changed rapidly as city officials mulled the best communication strategy for residents in flood prone neighborhoods. — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2026

With no immediate takers on a documentary pitch her team put together, Rice has mulled booking a one-way ticket to Dubai and showing up at the last hotel McDonnell was known to be living at to close the loop on the story herself. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

European stocks opened broadly flat on Monday as investors mulled uncertainty over the status of the critical shipping route. — Justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

For years, the city of Eagle has mulled building an 80-acre shooting sports park adjacent to the archery range on Willow Creek Road to the north of Beacon Light Road. — Noah Daly august 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026