as in grinding
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 mulling
Schneider was noncommittal about the decision to start Bichette over the past couple of days, mulling it until finally announcing it hours before the game.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
And some are mulling a radical restructuring of routes.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
For Jonah, bottom wasn’t failing out of college and mulling suicide.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
As the series gears up for its broadcast launch by Canal+ in early 2026, the trio are mulling a second season, although Cherqui cautions much will depend on how season one is received and financing options.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Kalanick has been backed by Public Investment Fund both for Uber and his latest venture, CloudKitchens, which is mulling an IPO in the Gulf.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In the film, Rockwell is married to Kay Stone, an old Hollywood star mulling a return to acting — while launching into an unlikely affair with Marty.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Most recently, some Wall Street have been mulling the longevity of the generative AI trade.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Stellantis also is mulling a sale of its Free2move car-sharing business, Bloomberg reported this week.
—Gabrielle Coppola, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
And some are mulling a radical restructuring of routes.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
For Jonah, bottom wasn’t failing out of college and mulling suicide.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
As the series gears up for its broadcast launch by Canal+ in early 2026, the trio are mulling a second season, although Cherqui cautions much will depend on how season one is received and financing options.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Kalanick has been backed by Public Investment Fund both for Uber and his latest venture, CloudKitchens, which is mulling an IPO in the Gulf.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In the film, Rockwell is married to Kay Stone, an old Hollywood star mulling a return to acting — while launching into an unlikely affair with Marty.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Most recently, some Wall Street have been mulling the longevity of the generative AI trade.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Stellantis also is mulling a sale of its Free2move car-sharing business, Bloomberg reported this week.
—Gabrielle Coppola, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulling
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The month-long blockade by the JNIM armed group has set off long queues at petrol stations in Bamako and other major cities, grinding economic activity to a halt.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The site included installations for processing grapes, along with cisterns used to supply water and grinding stones.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Buffalo Bills got back on track Sunday by pounding the Carolina Panthers 40-9 and ending a two-game losing streak.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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The storm is already pounding Jamaica, and NHC meteorologists urge residents to shelter in place.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even with that crushing blow, the totality of Hoffman’s postseason was excellent.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Higher taxes crushing working families.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The foetal beat of air beats all around Helm like a beating heart (must elegantly variate).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In March 2019, a week before the letter was published, the Axeman attacked the Cortimiglia family, beating grocery owner Charlie and his wife Rosie with an axe.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Mulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulling. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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