mulled; mulling; mulls
1
: to grind or mix thoroughly : pulverize
mull a portion of the pigment with the oil—
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H. J. Wolfe2
: to consider at length : ponder
—often used with over
mulled over his choices
It's a fine offer, but we need time to mull it over.
mulled; mulling; mulls
: to heat, sweeten, and flavor (a beverage, such as wine or cider) with spices
: a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon
1
: friable forest humus that forms a layer of mixed organic matter and mineral soil and merges gradually into the mineral soil beneath
2
: a finely powdered solid especially in a suspension
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Examples of mull in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the dentist was in the habit of mulling the mercury amalgam in the palm of his hand
Recent Examples on the WebJordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
He’s brewed 199 different styles of beer during his time here and is mulling opening it up to the public to choose No. 200.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Meanwhile, German producers are mulling the impact of the country’s culture and media minister Claudia Roth’s proposals to overhaul the funding system, which includes the introduction of a 30% tax incentive and an obligation for streamers to invest 20% of their revenue in European content.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2024
Hampden’s Golden West Cafe, a long-standing fixture of The Avenue, is mulling a move elsewhere in the neighborhood.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
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Verb
The request from his hero brought a certain amount of pressure, and Anka mulled it over after returning home to his New York City penthouse.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 2 June 2024
He’s brewed 199 different styles of beer during his time here and is mulling opening it up to the public to choose No. 200.
—Jay R. Brooks, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
Meanwhile, German producers are mulling the impact of the country’s culture and media minister Claudia Roth’s proposals to overhaul the funding system, which includes the introduction of a 30% tax incentive and an obligation for streamers to invest 20% of their revenue in European content.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 May 2024
Hampden’s Golden West Cafe, a long-standing fixture of The Avenue, is mulling a move elsewhere in the neighborhood.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Mull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mull. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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Medical Definition
mull
2 of 2 noun1
: a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon
2
: an ointment of high melting point intended to be spread on muslin or mull and used like a plaster
zinc mull
Geographical Definition
Mull
geographical name
island of western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides area 351 square miles (913 square kilometers), population 1499
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