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
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Foxx is emotional at first, wiping away tears, before diving into the red-hot internet rumor mill that revved up after his hospitalization, which was stoked by the lack of accurate information on what had befallen the 56-year-old star.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Fighters zipped around the city in flatback trucks and milled around in the streets.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The town said the mill has agreed to cover costs of third party testing of the snow.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Foxx is emotional at first, wiping away tears, before diving into the red-hot internet rumor mill that revved up after his hospitalization, which was stoked by the lack of accurate information on what had befallen the 56-year-old star.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
With playbills in one hand and Parm sandwiches in the other, guests milled about the space, dancing to Charli XCX and Chappell Roan.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Fighters zipped around the city in flatback trucks and milled around in the streets.
—Suleiman Al-Khalidi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill
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In perhaps the most famous example, Trump and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn in 2017 announced plans to build a $10 billion electronics factory in Wisconsin and create 13,000 new jobs.David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Use the volume buttons to scroll to Wipe Data or Perform a factory reset, then press the power button to select it.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the last year, Russia has been on the front foot, with the exception of Kursk, and has been grinding deeper into eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region despite heavy losses.Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Choose your favorite salt for this recipe, and if possible, freshly grind the black pepper for the best flavor.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The only items recovered included animal bones, remnants of wood and ropes and three baskets containing plant material, which may have constituted part of the ship's stores and provision.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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And in Yemen, the Houthi rebels, another Iranian ally, have been pounded in air strikes by a U.S.-led coalition in response to their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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The home is also in convenient proximity to Holetown, a chic hub with many bars, restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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There’s a serene sculpting room for clay heads and fibreglass bodies; a steampunk-ish mold shop; cubicles for hairstyling and coloring which evoke an old-fashioned beauty salon; and a 3-D-printing room for accessories.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Most of the Colts' paths to the postseason closed after a crushing Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos that helped the Houston Texans clinch the AFC South.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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The car’s headlight on the driver’s side also appeared to have been crushed.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, her teammate Kayla powders her undereyes while in a split on the floor.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of their failure to stop Obamacare, the Republican Party’s more pragmatic lawmakers wish that the Tea Party would powder their wigs, oil their single-shot muskets, and leave the governing to others.Michael Kazin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2013
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The 32-year-old Russian is 20-1-1, and he’s beaten almost everyone there is to beat in the weight class to set up his title shot.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Colts 40-14 in an AFC playoff game.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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