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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
But emails obtained by The Star show state government officials and the governor’s top advisors have been weighing their legal options as Kehoe mulls calling a special session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
The meeting of the bloc of mostly developing nations comes as South Korea mulls joining the CPTPP, a pan-Pacific free trade group, while European officials head to New Delhi for talks on deepening economic ties and India looks to tighten technological cooperation with Singapore.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
But emails obtained by The Star show state government officials and the governor’s top advisors have been weighing their legal options as Kehoe mulls calling a special session.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mulls
Verb
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As the summer season grinds to a near halt, several holdover titles rounded out the top five.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Russia’s war machine grinds forward in eastern Ukraine, there is another offensive being waged far beyond the front line.—
Rachel Wilson,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, Dort’s fate is sealed after the chandelier crashes down and crushes him to death.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The debris collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Recruits typically come from deprived areas, and as Russia’s economy disintegrates in slow motion, the bonanza offered by the army looks increasingly appealing.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The legal sands shifted in the weeks and months after they were formally charged and days of demonstrations protesting his death faded out.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its overwater villas, cerulean lagoons, and barefoot butlers have become synonymous with the tropical island fantasy, and last year, an all-time high of 2 million visitors touched down on its sugar-white sands.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The avalanche temporarily dammed the Lonza River, which runs through Blatten, and small lakes, filled with dead trees and detritus from homes, formed on each side of the village.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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But its detritus remains, giving rise to streaks that wow sky watchers every August.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Mulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulls. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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