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
Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Rock outfit Thelma and Louise performed a litany of rock songs and ’90s standards while guests milled about eating some of Orange County’s best fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The inside was precision-milled to make room for all of the necessary chips and sensors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, lawmakers milled around the Senate chamber as a long day threatened to be prolonged.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
As the Jay Kelly cast and crew milled about the carpet, Watts snapped a picture on her phone of Crudup and his costar Adam Sandler.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Players argued and milled about before calm briefly returned to PNC.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, they were positioned around the National Mall and Metro stops such as Union Station, where tourists milled about and the occasional camera crew stopped to capture footage of the troops and their vehicles.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Performers milled around the crowd, dancing, delivering short monologues and posing in specific formations to cast their shadows just so.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Rock outfit Thelma and Louise performed a litany of rock songs and ’90s standards while guests milled about eating some of Orange County’s best fare.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The inside was precision-milled to make room for all of the necessary chips and sensors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, lawmakers milled around the Senate chamber as a long day threatened to be prolonged.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
As the Jay Kelly cast and crew milled about the carpet, Watts snapped a picture on her phone of Crudup and his costar Adam Sandler.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Players argued and milled about before calm briefly returned to PNC.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
On Thursday, they were positioned around the National Mall and Metro stops such as Union Station, where tourists milled about and the occasional camera crew stopped to capture footage of the troops and their vehicles.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
What the residents are saying Clasping her hands together, Yolanda Lopez milled about the edge of a crowd of her neighbors, who opined on the morning’s proceedings.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milled
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See the best and worst moments of the night — and spare a thought for the actresses whose ribcages were crushed in the name of fashion — in our roundup of the highs, lows and yikes of the Emmys.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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With one out in the sixth, Johnston crushed his first homer of the night into the upper deck to tie the game at three.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coen repeatedly pounded his chest, seemingly signaling that Lawrence needed to hit his receivers lower.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen students who fled from the shooting took shelter at a home just down the road, after an initial group of them pounded on the door asking for help, resident Don Cygan told 9News.—
Katie Langford,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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On a world that was just ground to flour by ice sheets, and then torched by absurd levels of carbon dioxide, this was a rock-weathering fever dream.—
Peter Brannen
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean automaker is projected to easily beat 2024 sales numbers for both EV models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the vehicle disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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These plans disintegrated in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people and resulted in the taking of 251 hostages.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Romy Gonzalez led off the ninth with a walk, and Lowe pulverized a first-pitch fastball in the bullpen as Fenway erupted in anticipation of more late-inning fireworks.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Acute and Chronic Damage In the short term, this cascade means tighter and more restricted airways, more mucus, and overall reduced lung function.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Applicants aged 65 or older with at least 20 years of lawful permanent residence will be given a reduced exam (10 questions from a special bank of 20).—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Milled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milled. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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