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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
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
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Jabbari then mulled over what the impact would be on global oil prices.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
As the justices mulled their decision, companies began lining up by the dozen in court.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Sitting there at his desk, his tumbler full of water again, covered by light lace, Chitol often mulled over the contradiction in his circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Figures like Dwayne Johnson and Disney’s Bob Iger have mulled getting into politics but have yet to do so.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Traders also mulled over the release of earnings reports from major tech firms and the latest Federal Reserve rate decision.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The company had decided last year to close it around the end of March — though a last-minute deal staved that off until the holiday shopping season as new ideas for the building were mulled.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Another day, when guests returned to the vessel from an outing, the staff had mulled wine waiting for us.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
But the companies had mulled a split during the pandemic years and completed a formal spinoff last year.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Jabbari then mulled over what the impact would be on global oil prices.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
As the justices mulled their decision, companies began lining up by the dozen in court.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Sitting there at his desk, his tumbler full of water again, covered by light lace, Chitol often mulled over the contradiction in his circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Figures like Dwayne Johnson and Disney’s Bob Iger have mulled getting into politics but have yet to do so.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Traders also mulled over the release of earnings reports from major tech firms and the latest Federal Reserve rate decision.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The company had decided last year to close it around the end of March — though a last-minute deal staved that off until the holiday shopping season as new ideas for the building were mulled.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Another day, when guests returned to the vessel from an outing, the staff had mulled wine waiting for us.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
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Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pilot and copilot were killed in the collision late last night, which crushed the nose of the aircraft, while around 40 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fuel sales for vehicles are rationed, airlines have suspended flights or reduced frequencies many workplaces have reduced hours.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Old timers can recall when clockwork storms pounded in the summer and drizzled in the winter.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fort stood high above the river, where fearsome artillery was able to turn back the Union gunboats that had pounded low-lying Fort Henry into submission.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Store pre-ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within one to two weeks for the best flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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United could have disintegrated in the second period, fearing fate was against them.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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There was more funding for higher education, less restrictive laws, lower voting ages, better reproductive rights for women and easier divorces, while icons of popular culture gained far greater prominence and influence as stuffy hierarchies disintegrated.—
Jason Burke,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On March 9, Hims & Hers announced a new partnership with Novo Nordisk, after an earlier attempt at a pact crumbled last year.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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After Hurricane Milton, a 2024 Category 4 hurricane, the DEP issued an emergency order in Tampa Bay for immediate repairs to its seawalls that crumbled during the storm.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Tim Brinkhof Million Stories Many were expecting extremism survivor and free speech advocate Salman Rushdie to take home the Nobel Prize in Literature, but Annie Ernaux beat him to it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mikael Granlund scored twice, Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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