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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
shuttling the kids between extracurricular activities is all part of the suburban drill
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as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
the nerve-jangling sound when a dentist drills a tooth
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
drilled the target from 100 yards away
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Recent Examples of drill
Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Kyren Lacy of the LSU Tigers participates in drills during LSU Pro Day at LSU Football Indoor Practice Facility, March 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Umair Irfan, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025
The same rescission notice mentions another Biden-era rule that established stronger protections against drilling in the Western Arctic.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hampton leaves prison with a head full of scripture and plans for a self-sharpening drill, cooked up during his time in the machine shop.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Kyren Lacy of the LSU Tigers participates in drills during LSU Pro Day at LSU Football Indoor Practice Facility, March 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Major oil and gas companies are still finding new places to drill while developing ways to extract these resources at lower costs while creating new customers by financing infrastructure like gas pipelines and power plants in developing countries.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025
The same rescission notice mentions another Biden-era rule that established stronger protections against drilling in the Western Arctic.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drill
Noun
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How to Clean to Remove Allergens When pollen counts are high, a new (and more frequent) cleaning routine can help ensure your home remains a safe haven.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every little element of his pre-race routine and preparations with his trainer, Aleix Casanovas, is getting more refined.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In order to file a free exercise claim, however, plaintiffs have to prove that there is a real measure of coercion that attempts to steer kids into adopting a certain belief.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening: Add exercises to your regular workout routine that strengthen your hip adductors, pelvic muscles, and lower abdomen.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Leafs are no strangers to the wild swings in emotion and the grind that’s about to take hold.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Warriors have heard all about the Houston Rockets’ plan to make their first-round Western Conference playoff series a physical grind.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Storing eggs at room temperature: While this might be common practice in other countries, in the U.S., eggs are washed before being sold, removing their protective coating (bloom).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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If your manager has never gone through leadership training or development, that lack of preparation will show.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many professionals will need a combination of work experience and additional education or training beyond their college degree to secure good professional jobs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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