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
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Verb
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A day earlier, Michigan's Upper Peninsula was pounded by heavy snow and high winds gusting up to 50 mph resulting in blizzard conditions and whiteouts.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025 -
The Orioles pounded the Red Sox on Monday without any of their starters, relying on hard-throwing prospect Zach Fruit and a slew of youngsters.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second phase was meant to pave the way to an end to the war, although the truce disintegrated when Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on Gaza.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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The premier Copley Cup — which for decades drew the nation’s elite men’s varsity eights for an early-season east/west showdown – has disintegrated into an alumni race.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To best simulate this, either buy or make cold brew (coarsely ground coffee, mixed 7:1 with water, let sit at room temp for 24 hours and filter), then freeze it into ice cube trays.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Eddie Merlot’s: From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., get Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger, made from ground fresh filet, New York strip & ribeye steak, for $15. Kroger: Get a Private Selection 6-pack of Angus beef chuck patties for $6.99.—
Mike Snider,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Dec. 2024
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The set disappeared in a flash, against an opponent who had beaten her in straight sets in their previous meeting in Washington, D.C.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.—
Matt Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On the new album, out next Friday (Aug. 15), Rise Against’s signature pummeling guitars take on a sleeker, more refined edge, while McIlrath’s voice feels raw and explosive.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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This destination restaurant within the luxury glamping property offers a refined take on seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of a secluded canyon.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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