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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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Hezbollah's use of hard-to-detect fiber optic drones has been deadly for the Israeli military, which is struggling to respond.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani highlighted his region’s urgent need for defenses against drones and missiles in February 2024.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the United States wanted to check all our types of drones.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Russian drones struck the city of Dnipro and an oil refinery in Ukraine’s Rivne region, causing fires, authorities said.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The attacks include fiber-optic drones that Israel has difficulty stopping, which have killed several Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 31 May 2026
In the last few days, Israeli forces have extended their incursion deeper into southern Lebanon and ordered new evacuations, while Hezbollah has continued to fire drones and rockets towards Israel and inflicted casualties on Israeli troops inside Lebanon.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The drones cost about $30 million each.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Noun
Financial assets accumulated over the years through oil and gas sales have been cracked open to help fund the effort, and state funds pour into the development of the latest military technologies — such as kamikaze drones.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Hezbollah's use of hard-to-detect fiber optic drones has been deadly for the Israeli military, which is struggling to respond.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani highlighted his region’s urgent need for defenses against drones and missiles in February 2024.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
But the United States wanted to check all our types of drones.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Russian drones struck the city of Dnipro and an oil refinery in Ukraine’s Rivne region, causing fires, authorities said.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The attacks include fiber-optic drones that Israel has difficulty stopping, which have killed several Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 31 May 2026
In the last few days, Israeli forces have extended their incursion deeper into southern Lebanon and ordered new evacuations, while Hezbollah has continued to fire drones and rockets towards Israel and inflicted casualties on Israeli troops inside Lebanon.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The drones cost about $30 million each.
—Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drones
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Pest Control Baking soda acts as a barrier that dehydrates slugs, causes ants to lose their scent trail, and keeps aphids away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Aside from their ornamental appeal, calendula is helpful for natural pest control, and these plants function as trap crops for slugs and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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His death comes as scores of Palestinian laborers have been killed or arrested trying to enter Israel, and as violence flares in Gaza and the West Bank despite a fragile ceasefire.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity hums as emotional Moon opposes therapeutic Chiron in your 11th House of Friends, inviting balance between personal expression and group input.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The surrounding area buzzes with energy during market hours.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Both the Desert Museum and the Phoenix Zoo have committed to taking in turtles, pupfish, and snails as needed.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on slugs and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Just days after the workers lodged these complaints, Spesshardt convened a meeting.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Gang intervention workers have been credited by city officials as one of the factors behind significant reductions in violent crime in recent years, with homicides and shootings both falling to near-historic lows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Drones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drones. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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