as in pulverized
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as in crushed
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 milled
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Often the materials are crushed, milled, then reused directly on-site at the job where they were removed.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
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Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
One of the artists, 13-year-old Yoselin Pacheco Ruiz, seemed particularly pleased as students and adults milled about.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
This variety may refer to besan, but it can also be made from whole chickpeas, milled into different textures that go from super-fine to coarse.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
The crust is the product of a starter cultivated using rye flour milled by Lindley Mills in Graham, NC.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
It’s wrapped with a stunning jacquard fabric expertly milled with fine threads in Limonta, Italy.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Verb
The sea of yellow applauding the efforts of the dejected Brazilian players who milled about, seemingly unwilling to accept that a match that took so long to really get going was over so quickly.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Often the materials are crushed, milled, then reused directly on-site at the job where they were removed.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
One of the artists, 13-year-old Yoselin Pacheco Ruiz, seemed particularly pleased as students and adults milled about.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
This variety may refer to besan, but it can also be made from whole chickpeas, milled into different textures that go from super-fine to coarse.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
The crust is the product of a starter cultivated using rye flour milled by Lindley Mills in Graham, NC.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
It’s wrapped with a stunning jacquard fabric expertly milled with fine threads in Limonta, Italy.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milled
Adjective
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The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.
Verb
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Often the materials are crushed, milled, then reused directly on-site at the job where they were removed.
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But most of those indigenous sites are inaccessible to the public, or they have been buried and crushed under the foundations of new skyscrapers and development.
Adjective
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CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.
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That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?
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Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
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Over a period of more than an hour, according to police reports and Sebold’s memoir, the assailant bludgeoned Sebold with his fists, pounded her skull into the brick and choked her.
Adjective
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Vitamin E and rice starch help absorb excess oil, while the micronized texture allows the powder to sit more evenly on skin for a matte finish that looks refined rather than heavy or powdery.
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Mineral filters, on the other hand, are suspended particles that can sometimes leave a cast or alter foundation shades, though nano or micronized versions tend to sit more smoothly.
Verb
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The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.
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Each day, an FX makeup team used around 400 prosthetics on the passengers, and made 3,000 gel capsules filled with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and red powdered Kool-Aid.
Adjective
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The budget also establishes 22,770 new slots for free or reduced childcare, which Newsom had proposed decreasing.
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Employees may appreciate the flexibility, but if customers experience slower service, inconsistent support, or reduced responsiveness, the model becomes difficult to sustain.
Verb
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Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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Egypt made its way to the round of 16 by beating Australia on penalties.
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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