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as in slug
a lazy person
those drones just lie around while we do all the work
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2
as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
after lunch my fellow drones and I shuffle back to our cubicles
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as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the drone of an airplane overhead
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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the sound of droning bees all around us
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
instead of getting a job, he preferred to drone and live off his parents
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Recent Examples of drone
Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Or drone strikes in Afghanistan.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning to drone imagery for rapidly determining building and road damage after hurricanes or shifting wildfire lines suggest that artificial intelligence could be valuable in searching for missing persons after a flood.
—Robin R. Murphy, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Don’t bring drones, laser pointers, confetti, balloons, beach balls, whistles, air horns, musical instruments or walkie-talkies either.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Or drone strikes in Afghanistan.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wylde seemed right at home recreating the droning opening dirge as the band slowed down into a stellar stoney groove throughout a standout moment Saturday night.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning to drone imagery for rapidly determining building and road damage after hurricanes or shifting wildfire lines suggest that artificial intelligence could be valuable in searching for missing persons after a flood.
—Robin R. Murphy, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drone
Verb
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And after several decades, it’s only gotten better; its lush environs are mature and humming, and its wellness journeys are thoughtfully developed.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Their offense is humming, ranking in the top 5 in scoring, and with key injuries on the Rams' offensive line, Indianapolis will look to exploit those gaps and disrupt Matthew Stafford's timing.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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That rare Broadway cameo set the stage for an unforgettable weekend and gave fans a reason to buzz long before curtain call.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The buzzing arena features a plethora of food options, but Pop’s Patties and Coco Bred always grab her attention.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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As the action took place, the fashionable crowd lounged on the beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, grazing on the pies and taking pictures of the sea.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bomber jackets are seemingly always in style, but the 48-year-old actress gave it a cozy upgrade, opting for a teddy material that’s soft enough to lounge in yet elegant enough for the red carpet.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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When temperatures dip, zipping them back on feels like a magic trick, instantly creating a pair of water-resistant pants with UPF 50+ sun protection.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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After snapping that last photo, trapped down below, Michelle zipped the camera into her jacket pocket and made a desperate final move.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The referendum sought to overturn the council's unanimous approval of updates, whose critics said would chill protest and lead to charitable groups folding.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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While the site is idled, Olsen said, workers receive their normal paychecks, and some have undergone training to learn new skills.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.—
Anan Bishara,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s what was bumming him out.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Drone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drone. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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