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as in slugs
a lazy person
those drones just lie around while we do all the work
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2
as in laborers
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 hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
heard the drone of an airplane overhead
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as in buzzes
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 lounges
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 drones
Pavel Polityuk, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Eastern members of the alliance, including Estonia, Poland, and Romania, recently reported incursions into their airspace, while drones that disrupted Danish airports are suspected of being linked to Russia.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The air force said Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles, including two ballistic missiles and powerful cruise missiles.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, Russia initiated one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine since the onset of the war, deploying nearly 600 drones and 48 missiles over a 12-hour period.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia fired nearly 600 drones and dozens of missiles in the assault, which killed at least four people nationwide and injured at least 70 others.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Russia fired a total of 595 exploding drones and decoys and 48 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Sunday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Search efforts involved 15-20 police dogs, drones, boats and additional rescue teams who covered the surrounding area on foot, Breault says.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 214 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of attacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine's military said that Russia launched 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight and its air defences shot down 568 drones and 43 missiles.
—Pavel Polityuk, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Eastern members of the alliance, including Estonia, Poland, and Romania, recently reported incursions into their airspace, while drones that disrupted Danish airports are suspected of being linked to Russia.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
The air force said Russia fired 595 drones and 48 missiles, including two ballistic missiles and powerful cruise missiles.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, Russia initiated one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine since the onset of the war, deploying nearly 600 drones and 48 missiles over a 12-hour period.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia fired nearly 600 drones and dozens of missiles in the assault, which killed at least four people nationwide and injured at least 70 others.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Russia fired a total of 595 exploding drones and decoys and 48 missiles, Ukraine’s air force said Sunday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Search efforts involved 15-20 police dogs, drones, boats and additional rescue teams who covered the surrounding area on foot, Breault says.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 214 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of attacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drones
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Come fall, the Mediterranean still buzzes with open-air cafés and seaside markets, perfect for lingering over fresh seafood with local wine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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The room buzzes with more than just heat-seeking curiosity—there’s a sense of excitement for the place on its own terms.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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The porch smells faintly of lime and ginger, and the house hums the way houses do when a good conversation has just ended.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Challengers, including conservative advocacy groups, argue the law unconstitutionally chills political speech and participation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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This kind of political pressure on broadcasters and artists chills free speech and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of working Americans.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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More stories surely lurk within these labyrinthine hallways, and there could be no wittier, more charismatic guide than del Toro, who strolls and even dances through the movie with Zen grace.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the White Lotus actress, 31, strolls in a pair of silver flats.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Impressionistic lyrics would fit this stuff, but Le Bon pokes the spacious haze with direct evocations of love and heartbreak.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The track pokes fun at consumerism and a materialistic society constantly seeking the next best thing, a theme that remains relevant nearly 45 years later.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Drones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drones. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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