1
as in slugs
a lazy person
those drones just lie around while we do all the work
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2
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
David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Just as Riyadh turned to Beijing for ballistic missiles that no Western country would sell it, many GCC states did the same when China agreed to sell armed drones when the United States wouldn’t.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The incident comes days after Poland shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace earlier this week – prompting NATO allies to pledge to beef up defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
These vessels can blend into the ocean’s background noise and deploy advanced drones designed to confuse and distract enemy tracking systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Poland has became highly attuned to its air security after an unprecedented incursion of about 20 Russian drones earlier this week.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The United Nations Security Council met on Friday in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Search efforts involved 15-20 police dogs, drones, boats and additional rescue teams who covered the surrounding area on foot, Breault says.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 214 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of attacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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At least three of the drones were shot down, Warsaw said, with Polish F-16 and Dutch F-35 fighter jets scrambled to respond.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Just as Riyadh turned to Beijing for ballistic missiles that no Western country would sell it, many GCC states did the same when China agreed to sell armed drones when the United States wouldn’t.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The incident comes days after Poland shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace earlier this week – prompting NATO allies to pledge to beef up defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
These vessels can blend into the ocean’s background noise and deploy advanced drones designed to confuse and distract enemy tracking systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Poland has became highly attuned to its air security after an unprecedented incursion of about 20 Russian drones earlier this week.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The United Nations Security Council met on Friday in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Search efforts involved 15-20 police dogs, drones, boats and additional rescue teams who covered the surrounding area on foot, Breault says.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 214 exploding drones and decoys in the latest wave of attacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drones
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On football weekends, the whole town buzzes with maroon pride, fans, and festive energy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The porch smells faintly of lime and ginger, and the house hums the way houses do when a good conversation has just ended.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the film, Bajpayee plays the police officer while Jim Sarbh essays the role of the killer who goes by the fictional name Carl Bhojraj.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Professor Watchlist has been denounced by faculty associations as a blacklist that chills academic freedom.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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During the height of the summer heat, the ice chills the water for the penguin, sea otter and hippo habitats.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The evidence strongly indicates JNJ’s rally rests on solid foundations that could support continued outperformance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Routh, who is representing himself despite having little legal experience, has signaled that his defense rests largely on his character.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Into this space strolls Hai (Piseth Chhun).—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.—
Elizabeth Wellington,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The insurance company may then delay or deny the request, which kicks back the paperwork to the doctor’s office and starts the entire process all over again.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Drones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drones. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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