1
as in humming
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
the sound of droning bees all around us
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2
as in idling
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 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.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droning
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But with the wheels realigned and the engine humming again, the Broncos now have to sit in neutral.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kelce also had a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix in July, and New Heights, his podcast with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, is humming along after Amazon’s Wondery picked it up last year in a three-year deal for a minimum of $105 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For example, students in Australia led a successful initiative to improve air quality around their schools by having parents cut down on engine idling time.—
Ana Santos Rutschman,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a motivated consumer still feels unconvinced, the market is idling in the wrong gear.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the prospect of a Paid in Full series has industry watchers buzzing.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The viral clip has racked up nearly 19 million views so far, leaving fans buzzing over the pair’s funny performance.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world of The Conjuring?—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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