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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 hum
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 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
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The second vector was support of Ukraine’s long-strike campaign, initially through backing its domestic drone program and then with the provision of long-range ATACMS.
—Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The agreement would promote Saudi investment in advanced technologies, especially drone defense.
—Samia Nakhoul and Pesha Magid, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The attack also comes just a day after Russia launched its largest ever drone strike on Kyiv with 267 drones.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The second vector was support of Ukraine’s long-strike campaign, initially through backing its domestic drone program and then with the provision of long-range ATACMS.
—Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Her compositions combine droning dissonance, piano and strings to create a moody and evocative electronic ambient score that lends a contemporary flavor.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The agreement would promote Saudi investment in advanced technologies, especially drone defense.
—Samia Nakhoul and Pesha Magid, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drone
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Not so long ago, Tom Izzo and John Beilein had the rivalry humming, which made Michigan’s recent downturn even starker.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Every hallway hums with reggae, dancehall, lover rock and soca playing through the intercoms, setting the tone for a journey through decades of unforgettable music.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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American Maverick McNealy generated some Ryder Cup buzz for himself with eight birdies in his first 11 holes to take an early lead.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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As time has passed, there has been surprising buzz about a potential trade target: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the first clip, Fischer, 25, is lounging in the front seat of the car, watching Love is Blind without a care in the world.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Outside, hotel guests can lounge in two large outdoor pools or visit the a state-of-the-art fitness center with all latest and greatest equipment including Peloton bikes.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rent a small car or Vespa to zip around the narrow roads, discovering vineyards with volcanic soil, prehistoric villages, and underwater caves along the way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Guiding this Road Runner that can zip away from Shelby Mustangs with Coyote engines would be Nico Rondet, a Frenchman raised in Brazil.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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In chilling surveillance video shown during the press conference, Torres is seen leaving the Burger Point restaurant on Mill St. in San Bernardino at 11:45 a.m. with a cup of coffee in her hand.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Wind chills as low as 35 below zero were possible for parts of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
19 Sep. 2024
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Yet even with the credits, demand for Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup has faltered, leading Ford to idle the truck's production through the year-end.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
Detroit Free Press,
15 Nov. 2024
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The vehicles also worsen traffic on Lima’s major thoroughfares, increasing idling by cars and trucks, which are rarely electric.—
Maria Gioia,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' 'The Amazing Race' Season 37 cast Find details on the entire Season 37 cast here.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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But today’s social media — with its rapid acceleration of AI and other concerns — bums her out.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Drone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drone. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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