as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
a demonstration of how dried kernels of corn were milled in colonial times
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Recent Examples of mill
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Previous presidents accepted rebukes from the courts on their executive orders, including in the case where the Supreme Court struck down President Harry Truman's attempt to seize steel mills.
—Laura Doan, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
The pasta is made in-house from flour that’s grown and milled in Pennsylvania from a pre-Revolutionary War grist mill.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Hyundai announced Monday a $5.8 billion investment in a Louisiana steel mill, as part of $20 billion in investment planned over the next four years.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Previous presidents accepted rebukes from the courts on their executive orders, including in the case where the Supreme Court struck down President Harry Truman's attempt to seize steel mills.
—Laura Doan, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
And every one of them was clamoring for a moment with the man of the hour, designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who in typical fashion was milling about in jeans, sneakers, and a cashmere sweater emblazoned with his eponymous brand’s Bengal-tiger logo.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
The pasta is made in-house from flour that’s grown and milled in Pennsylvania from a pre-Revolutionary War grist mill.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
Noun
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Kongsberg Maritime and Yara developed an autonomous ship which has been transporting fertilizer containers from the factory in Porsgrunn, Norway to the export port in Brevik since April 2022.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The idea for Lilo was born four years ago, after Resnick and Bost toured the long-shuttered, 10,000-square-foot Boogie Board factory across the street from Jeune et Jolie and started imagining what the could do with the cavernous space.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many golf fans will be familiar with Kim based on his presence on X, formerly Twitter, but Kim has been grinding hard to get to Augusta National.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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This year, really grinding through a lot of different rosters, lot of different changes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Knowing what varieties do well equals a better chance at a healthy plant that produces a bountiful harvest.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rainy autumn and winter weather leads to fertile soil, allowing for abundant growth of native plants, which produce pollen as temperatures rise.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schumer has taken a public pounding from his party's base, not to mention House Democrats, since voting to keep the government open last week.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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Dangerous, heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots impacted by the recent devastating wildfires.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The book is a Gold Rush-era romance set in Alaska which tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a gruff shop owner.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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She’s partnered with upstart online antique shop Sylvie for their very first celebrity collaboration.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Crockett has faced significant backlash for the remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who was paralyzed from the waist down in 1984 after being crushed by an oak tree while jogging.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Pastor Jamal Bryant is proud of his twin daughters, Angel and Adore Bryant, who are currently crushing it in college.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Standing in front of black and white curtains, Abuja Area Mama powders her face.—
Damisola Sulaiman,
The Dial,
20 Feb. 2025
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Soot blew in through gaps and cracks, sneaked under doors and snowed down from vents, homeowners said, powdering their carpets, closets, couches, pillows and quilts.—
Jack Healy,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The lucky player beat odds of 1-in-850,668, claiming the top prize March 28, a lottery official told McClatchy News.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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Norton, a 5-1 underdog, breaks Ali’s jaw in the first round. 1975 — UCLA beats Kentucky 92-85 for its 10th NCAA basketball title under head coach John Wooden.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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