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as in to drill
to make a hole or series of holes in
some woodpecker bored holes in our tree in the backyard
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as in to weary
to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous
the professor's lifeless and unimaginative teaching style bored the students to death
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Recent Examples of bore
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
With a drill bit almost as tall as himself, one of the volunteers bored a hole and dropped in a measuring tape with fold-out brass arms at its end.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Ash Lazarus Orr, a spokesperson for Advocates for Trans Equality, said the language of Mr. Trump's executive orders bore similarities to orders and legislation coming out of state capitals.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Ava is bored out of her mind and desperate to get to work.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
With a drill bit almost as tall as himself, one of the volunteers bored a hole and dropped in a measuring tape with fold-out brass arms at its end.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Noun
The vessel bore markings identifying it as part of Sindbad Submarines, a tourism company that has operated in the region for over two decades.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Ash Lazarus Orr, a spokesperson for Advocates for Trans Equality, said the language of Mr. Trump's executive orders bore similarities to orders and legislation coming out of state capitals.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bore
Noun
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Ordinarily, announcement of a mayoral task force or working group formed elicits yawns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Bush Hager Says Daughter Mila Got 'Overwhelmed' by Secret Service Spending Time with First Lady Laura Bush Guthrie's carousel also featured a picture of the girls at the end of the party, posing on a red truck while Mila feigned a yawn.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The candles have a realistic look since they are covered in real wax and even feature wax drips near the flame.—
Maya Handelsman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
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That equates to the sound of your refrigerator or a drip coffee maker, Tract officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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The group Naples Pride filed the lawsuit to challenge restrictions such as a requirement that the drag show be held inside a building with a 200-person capacity and that minors be barred from attending.—
Jim Saunders,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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These establishments host a variety live music events, drag shows and visiting DJs.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Bore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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