as in grinds
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 mulls
Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The disruption comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's governing coalition mulls far-reaching reforms to overcome Germany's deeper problems — such as high production costs, lagging private investment and increasingly costly health and pension systems — and boost long-term growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His status could go down to the wire as the club mulls whether a possible injury list stint is needed.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The push comes as Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte mulls an initial public offering process for the two companies.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump mulls quitting the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
—Samantha Stewart, Bloomberg, 11 Feb. 2026
Initial site purchase is still in the air while the State Department of Education mulls the feasibility of 16 sites.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene mulls leaving the Republican Party.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS CAPITOL CRISIS – Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire as Senate mulls next move on healthcare fix.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
As Mayor Brandon Johnson mulls her successor, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has returned to one of her favorite phrases.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The disruption comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's governing coalition mulls far-reaching reforms to overcome Germany's deeper problems — such as high production costs, lagging private investment and increasingly costly health and pension systems — and boost long-term growth.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His status could go down to the wire as the club mulls whether a possible injury list stint is needed.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
The push comes as Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte mulls an initial public offering process for the two companies.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump mulls quitting the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
—Samantha Stewart, Bloomberg, 11 Feb. 2026
Initial site purchase is still in the air while the State Department of Education mulls the feasibility of 16 sites.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene mulls leaving the Republican Party.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … POLITICS CAPITOL CRISIS – Congress lets Obamacare subsidies expire as Senate mulls next move on healthcare fix.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulls
Verb
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The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As for Erik, his father’s decision crushes his whole identity.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Josh lights several candles and crushes some Viagra in preparation for the arrival of one Alexis, but when the doorbell rings, there is no beautiful 26-year-old waiting for him.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That game enabled the younger brother to mentally shift from a pitcher prone to walks to a pitcher who now consistently pounds the zone.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Irons pounds the drums like Bam-Bam smashing on two garbage-can lids.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Colorado vet wristed a rebound past goaltender Kevin Lankinen from the left face-off circle with 32 seconds left in the first period — a score that got the Avs off their collective duffs and onto the scoreboard.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If Sunny Hills wins both of its games and Sonora beats Esperanza twice next week, there would be a three-way tie for the league title.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The Lighter, Fluffier Rival Plenty of locals and visitors will tell you Cafe Beignet actually beats the icon.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But shortly thereafter, its nucleus fragments and quickly disintegrates.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The café disintegrates, white-peach mimosas lost forever.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even Luke Skywalker dons a pair of beige Levi’s—transformed from a miner’s uniform into a symbol of rebellious cool by the likes of James Dean—to blend in with the desert sands of Tatooine, a former mining outpost.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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After all, the Canadian oil sands produce a heavier grade of crude, as does Venezuela.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Mulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulls. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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