drillmaster

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Recent Examples of drillmaster Lynch, in particular, is a standout, weaving together a drillmaster persona, an occasional anxiousness, and a winking humor. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drillmaster
Noun
  • This wasn’t something that he was taught to do; my father was his own teacher, and adapted to whatever was presented to him in the moment out of necessity.
    Rich Tabaka, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • When Alabama enacted a new law keeping phones out of classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, one teacher saw an instant change.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Helmy, the more sensitive elder brother, has been out of regular work for three years; Erich, the younger brother, has been serving as a ski instructor at a resort hotel and performing as a gigolo to some of the wealthy older women who stay there.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Foster Grandparents program sends volunteer seniors into schools to help tutor and mentor children, while the Senior Companions program provides seniors with community service opportunities and, in some cases, a small stipend to supplement their income.
    Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
  • In parenting, tech is already expanding: AI tutors and robotic companions support learning in dual-income or single-parent households.
    Frank Diana, Time, 18 July 2025

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“Drillmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drillmaster. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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