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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
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
Kane County is not alone in considering this sort of measure — Skokie has discussed regulations on them and Chicago aldermen have mulled giving themselves the power to ban short-term home rentals from opening in their wards.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
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
Kane County is not alone in considering this sort of measure — Skokie has discussed regulations on them and Chicago aldermen have mulled giving themselves the power to ban short-term home rentals from opening in their wards.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
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The regime had already crushed the movement in January, detaining and killing thousands.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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With Puerto Rico also 2-0 and looking to maintain momentum after Darell Hernaiz crushed a 10th-inning, walk-off homer against Panama on Saturday, Rodríguez is set to live out a childhood dream in his own backyard.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some include increased smoothness, tightness, and hydration, plus reduced wrinkles, inflammation, sagging, and age spots.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Organic materials commonly added to potting soil, such as peat moss and bark, break down, leading to compaction, poor drainage, and reduced aeration.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah also fired rockets, as Israel pounded targets in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shay Whitcomb of the Houston Astros hit two home runs in back-to-back plate appearances, teammate Bo Gyeong Moon pounded a grand slam and Jahmai Jones of the Detroit Tigers added a solo shot in the eighth inning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, about 3 1/2 pounds 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature Salt (kosher preferred) and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 good-sized sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed to flatten 1.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Trump is now the symbol, but the movement started in 1992, the year the Soviet Union disintegrated, Gone was the communist menace.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But a review of court records and other documents offers a window into how a technology project envisioned as reshaping education crumbled amid allegations of fraud.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Down by six points with 90 seconds to go in the championship game, the Wildcats crumbled under pressure at the free-throw line, Miller said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 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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Necas added his seventh power-play goal of the season 2 1/2 minutes later, beating his Czech Olympic teammate with a high shot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the last ten years, Berkshire shares have gained 250%, also beating the S & P 500.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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