droning

present participle of drone

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of droning The glint and thrum of Y2K aesthetics—as contrasted with the droning conservatism of the white-collar office—read as anticipatory rather than melancholic, looking toward a future liberated from systems of old. Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droning
Verb
  • Keep those air conditioners humming, because this week is kicking off with some unusually hot weather.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Astros, Guardians Their injury list has a payroll greater than a bunch of frugal franchises, yet the Rangers keep humming along and applying pressure to their AL West counterparts.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The filtration system must be robust enough to perform under stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling and urban pollution while also remaining effective between filter replacements.
    Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Within minutes, the inbox starts buzzing, and they get pulled into a flood of urgent emails.
    Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • His new social media activity has the wrestling world buzzing about a potential return to the company.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world of The Conjuring?
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Matching sets remove the daily challenge of having to coordinate an outfit and are comfortable for a day of lounging or working from home.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rookie Anthony Belton, playing right tackle for an injured Zach Tom, had a holding penalty that negated a 39-yard touchdown to Jayden Reed.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But there is something to getting in a room and all playing music together, which is what that record was born from.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Droning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droning. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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