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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Recent Examples of mulled
Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On the run from a Johnson County murder charge last year, Isaiah Sadowski mulled what was next, his future uncertain.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The brat sensation has been courted and mulled over by studios and independents alike.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
In the last few years, a Johnson presidency has been mulled on several occasions.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Ashcroft suspended campaigning in the wake of the tragedy, as election officials mulled what to do about the Senate seat.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Trump has mulled having Miran step in to finish Cook's term, which is set to end in 2038.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
On the run from a Johnson County murder charge last year, Isaiah Sadowski mulled what was next, his future uncertain.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The brat sensation has been courted and mulled over by studios and independents alike.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
In the last few years, a Johnson presidency has been mulled on several occasions.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Ashcroft suspended campaigning in the wake of the tragedy, as election officials mulled what to do about the Senate seat.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulled
Verb
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See the best and worst moments of the night — and spare a thought for the actresses whose ribcages were crushed in the name of fashion — in our roundup of the highs, lows and yikes of the Emmys.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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With one out in the sixth, Johnston crushed his first homer of the night into the upper deck to tie the game at three.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coen repeatedly pounded his chest, seemingly signaling that Lawrence needed to hit his receivers lower.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen students who fled from the shooting took shelter at a home just down the road, after an initial group of them pounded on the door asking for help, resident Don Cygan told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the vehicle disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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These plans disintegrated in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people and resulted in the taking of 251 hostages.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most java lovers are familiar with ground coffee: roasted coffee beans that have been ground for use in a coffee machine.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Instant blends can simply be stirred into hot water, while ground coffee blends can be prepared with a traditional coffee maker or a French press for a particularly rich, earthy brew.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle crumbled Cotija cheese on top.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Patriots crumbled after Maye’s turnover, which came on the opening drive of the third quarter.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The senior completed 19 of 26 passes for 142 yards and three TDs as Granada beat Monte Vista 19-7.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gallagher’s updates gave the home a more refined edge while preserving its rugged mountain character.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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