as in crushed
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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Verb
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A day earlier, Michigan's Upper Peninsula was pounded by heavy snow and high winds gusting up to 50 mph resulting in blizzard conditions and whiteouts.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025 -
The Orioles pounded the Red Sox on Monday without any of their starters, relying on hard-throwing prospect Zach Fruit and a slew of youngsters.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second phase was meant to pave the way to an end to the war, although the truce disintegrated when Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on Gaza.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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The premier Copley Cup — which for decades drew the nation’s elite men’s varsity eights for an early-season east/west showdown – has disintegrated into an alumni race.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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In a bowl, combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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The rest of the batting order crumbled as sure as night follows day.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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June hiring was up modestly from May's 144,000 increase in payrolls and beat the 118,000 jobs economists had forecast for last month.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Quince Italian Leather and Raffia Crossbody Quince is known for its refined takes on the classics, and this raffia crossbody is no exception.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Unlike a tufted headboard, this one evokes a more refined, industrial feel with vintage appeal.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Mulled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulled. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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