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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 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
Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The incidents followed drones seen over a Belgian military air base during the weekend.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
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
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Noun
Check out our other guides to the best binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego and much more.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The incidents followed drones seen over a Belgian military air base during the weekend.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
The ministry reports only how many drones its units destroy, not how many Ukraine launched.
—CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drone
Verb
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Meanwhile, the penalty kill is also humming at a rate unseen in Denver for a long time.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their offense is humming (averaging nearly 36 points per game), the offensive line continues to perform at a high level, allowing very few sacks, and the defense has been feeding off momentum with key plays in recent outings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Its small black-and-white screen was often blurry, sometimes blank and buzzing, the programming sporadic or lame.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, endless construction, the Siegels’ lavish (but tacky) lifestyle and their chaotic family life buzz in the background.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tee My wardrobe relies on lightweight T-shirts for travel, lounging, and running errands, but the frequent use means these classic pieces tend to wear down quickly.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Others swear by their high-rise undies for everyday wear, and then there are those who love the ready-to-wear options most, from off-the-shoulder tops to lounge dresses that can be worn both inside and outside the home.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
10 Nov. 2025
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The cubes work by simply filling them up with clothes, zipping them shut, then using the middle zipper to compress clothes down to a much smaller package.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Drivers accustomed to taking the freeway to zip north and south through the Treasure Valley will have to follow detours to Star and Linder roads.—
Rose Evans
November 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Nov. 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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Former President Joe Biden also praised Pelosi, even though their relationship chilled after her role in efforts to pressure him to drop out of the 2024 presidential campaign.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other snapshots included one of Graham chilling in a pink sweatsuit in the backseat of a car, her $1,250 dress and heels in a pile beside her.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Police had found the 31-year-old’s car still idling.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 49ers idled on Tuesday’s trade deadline, but only after dealing a week earlier for defensive lineman Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-rounder to New England.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Drone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drone. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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