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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
ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The fire department reports that the five drones are autonomous and equipped with sensors that enable them to avoid obstacles.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Other times, the book sounds like a droning Christmas-card letter, as Sarkozy endlessly tallies his friends and foes.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Overnight, Russia used almost 400 long-range drones and 29 missiles of various types to strike 12 regions of Ukraine, injuring nine people, including children, according to the Ukrainian president.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The fire department reports that the five drones are autonomous and equipped with sensors that enable them to avoid obstacles.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
On the same phone, the police recovered a nearly three-minute video, very dimly lit, of a small figure working at the trunk of a large tree, a chainsaw droning in the background, leaning his whole weight into the job until the crackling collapse began.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Other times, the book sounds like a droning Christmas-card letter, as Sarkozy endlessly tallies his friends and foes.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drone
Verb
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The constant sound first of construction equipment, then perpetually humming computer banks, was never part of the plan.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The area hums with culture, from galleries and artisan boutiques to live music at Stinky’s Bait Shack (go Fridays and see Matt Miller, fiddler extraordinaire) and the 30A Songwriters Festival.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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The buzzing underground networks are an important part of the modern, urban lifestyle in Canada’s coldest metropolises, and can be fascinating — and disorienting — for visitors.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here for a romantic getaway, my husband and I stayed in the luxurious Kalinago king suite overlooking the ocean, with a private patio perfect for just-the-two-of-us lounging.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The sunny spot is lined with butterfly-friendly landscaping, features space to lounge or dine, and is shaded by scalloped umbrellas that would look at home on a stylish beachside resort.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2026
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Slip or zip these on before hitting the pavement for a day of sightseeing and know your feet will still be in great shape by the time dinner rolls around.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Similar to the Give’r, these are not made for dexterity, so expect to pull them off to zip your jacket or tie your shoes.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, the head of the vaccines arm, Vinay Prasad, has made unilateral policy changes that could limit access to certain shots, while also chilling investment in the sector.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Serve immediately or chill it for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two planes sat idling on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport late Wednesday night, both of them waiting on disparate groups of Spurs players and staffers.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Picture galactic engines, just idling.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rittenhouse admits to initially being bummed out to not be the murderer, only to quickly come around to preferring this outcome.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Drone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drone. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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