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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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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
Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Other lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot out of the sky.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is dramatically increasing its long-range strike arsenal, with a combination of new attack drones, ‘rocket drones’ and cruise missiles; the distinction between drone and cruise missile has blurred into invisibility.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Other lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot out of the sky.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Across New Jersey, public safety officials and ordinary residents have been on the lookout for drones.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The use of these drones may be having a significant impact.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Across New Jersey, public safety officials and ordinary residents have been on the lookout for drones.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Other lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot out of the sky.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is dramatically increasing its long-range strike arsenal, with a combination of new attack drones, ‘rocket drones’ and cruise missiles; the distinction between drone and cruise missile has blurred into invisibility.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Other lawmakers have suggested that the drones should be shot out of the sky.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Across New Jersey, public safety officials and ordinary residents have been on the lookout for drones.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
The use of these drones may be having a significant impact.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drones
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In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The post had been liked more than 30,000 times, and Ted has since appeared in by his owner that pokes fun at the candid video becoming an unexpected viral sensation.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Much of Lame's content pokes fun at life hacks, which, in his view, are baloney.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Drones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drones. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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