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

In winter an outdoor bar built from 240 blocks of ice serves mulled wine and spiked cocoa. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Lawmakers and educators have long mulled the idea of regionalizing school districts and reforming the ECS formula to make funding more equitable between school districts but there has been little change. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Harris and Newsom are widely seen as two of the Democratic Party’s most viable contenders for the 2028 presidential race, and each has openly mulled running. — Shahrzad Rasekh Patrick Cooley Mark Bonamo Kevin Williams, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

More recently, the outgoing governor — who is expected to run for president in 2028 — has mulled commuting all 536 state death row prisoners’ sentences to life without parole. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

The filmmakers mulled various plans for how to best capture footage. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

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