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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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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Robotics and drone competitions offer a solution by providing students with real-world and hands-on experiences in emerging technologies like coding, AI and automation.
—Dan Mantz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
That quality is maintained first and foremost by a desolate whistling-wind sound effect in the background of all the scenes, along with a sustained droning musical score.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Russia struck Kyiv with drone and ballistic missiles overnight Thursday, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Robotics and drone competitions offer a solution by providing students with real-world and hands-on experiences in emerging technologies like coding, AI and automation.
—Dan Mantz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Want to drone out the rumbling of airplane jet engines or the chatter on trains?
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
That quality is maintained first and foremost by a desolate whistling-wind sound effect in the background of all the scenes, along with a sustained droning musical score.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drone
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President Trump wants to lower those rates to keep the economy humming despite the slowdown his far-reaching tariffs threaten to trigger.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sun hums the rhythm, the moon sips the bassline.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Goma’s vibrant nightlife, which until recently buzzed with dance and pool halls, has all but disappeared.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Apr. 2025
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For lounging at home or casual outings, grab this soft Hanes hoodie that’s marked down to $13 with double discounts.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In another carousel, the beauty vlogger is seen lounging with a cup of coffee, and in another pic, smiling wearing a pair of shades and a bikini on the sand.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Explore ancient ruins, zip through the countryside in a sidecar, or visit a local temple where hill tribes and Buddhist cultures meet.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Tehran’s representatives sat in one room, Washington’s in another, while Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi zipped back and forth with messages.—
Scott Peterson,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Apr. 2025
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His across-the-board tariffs have halted a decades-long march toward free trade and open markets, driving up prices, paralyzing investors, chilling consumers and triggering a dangerous trade war with China.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Business Tariffs chill Southern California’s vast industrial property market April 10, 2025 Port officials predict a dramatic drop in trade in the days ahead.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
19 Sep. 2024
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What To Know To help reduce ozone formation, residents are encouraged to avoid idling in drive-thru lanes, and instead consider alternatives like sharing a ride or walking in.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stellantis has already begun idling plants in Windsor, Canada, and Toluca, Mexico that produce minivans and Jeeps.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Clyde has said that he’ll be devastated to leave his playoff booth duties behind, and local Knicks supporters who hang on his every word for six months each year are equally bummed at the prospect.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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If you’re bummed out that your hot, famous wife makes a lot of money at work, that sounds like a personal problem to me!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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“Drone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drone. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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