Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mill (about or around)
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Far below, waves lashed Punta Chiappa, a rugged promontory that stretches from the base of Monte di Portofino into the sea. From San Rocco, the trail meandered past a cluster of tidy houses, their gardens fragrant with rosemary and citrus, before plunging into the forest.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Oregon would meander through the early months of the season, then gather steam in February and enter the NCAA Tournament on the short list of teams nobody wanted to play.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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As usual, Nelson will spend this year on the road, first at his Luck Reunion on Thursday and then on his roving Outlaw Music Festival with Bob Dylan.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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These deer-resistant groundcover plants aren't appealing to roving herds.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Like Great Sand Dunes in Colorado—one of my favorite national parks—this state park is a beautiful place to roam, explore, and spend a night under a starry sky.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the 1960s, a quarter of dogs roamed freely, and euthanasia rates in shelters were 10 to 20 times higher.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elderly residents wandered off without supervision, medications weren’t properly administered, and emergency pull cords in some bedrooms didn’t work, the state alleged.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can wander over 50 acres of natural beauty, including an interactive area for children, a wetland garden featuring native species, and a dedicated space housing over 1,500 roses.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has floated proposals such as privatization and folding the USPS into the Commerce Department.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the SBA, the Treasury and Commerce departments have also been floated as agencies that could possibly take on the responsibility.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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After breakfast, Rick and Amrita bid each other fond adieu, but that man is still kicking around Samui.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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So it’s been kicking around in his imagination for many, many years.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mill (about or around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill%20%28about%20or%20around%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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