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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
Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Docked drones started flying, repeating missions on their own, producing a fresh 3D model, ready for the crew stand-up each morning.
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Mike Winn,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
View this post on Instagram Officers used drones to surveil the scene and identify vehicles that were actively participating in the sideshow.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Several jurisdictions, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, deployed to search the area, using dive teams, K9 units, drones and a ground search, authorities said.
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Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
After being contacted, police used drones, helicopters, dive teams and multiple law enforcement agencies helped search for the boy, according to Thomas.
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Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
From ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons to cruise missiles, drones, and stealth aircraft, today’s threats demand layered defense networks capable of simultaneously detecting, tracking, and intercepting multiple targets.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The government is embracing drones for things like deliveries, maintenance, and farming.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
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The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats.
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Xiaoqian Lin,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Docked drones started flying, repeating missions on their own, producing a fresh 3D model, ready for the crew stand-up each morning.
—
Mike Winn,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
View this post on Instagram Officers used drones to surveil the scene and identify vehicles that were actively participating in the sideshow.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Several jurisdictions, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, deployed to search the area, using dive teams, K9 units, drones and a ground search, authorities said.
—
Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
After being contacted, police used drones, helicopters, dive teams and multiple law enforcement agencies helped search for the boy, according to Thomas.
—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
From ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons to cruise missiles, drones, and stealth aircraft, today’s threats demand layered defense networks capable of simultaneously detecting, tracking, and intercepting multiple targets.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The government is embracing drones for things like deliveries, maintenance, and farming.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drones
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While cabbage is susceptible to pests, surrounding it with chives effectively deters unwanted visitors such as aphids, cabbage moths, flea beetles, and slugs.
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Watch for Summer Pests Check leaves and leaf axils weekly for mealybugs, aphids, and slugs.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Israel soon barred nearly two hundred thousand Palestinian laborers from its workforce.
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That screened out background hums and consistent noise, but could never cope with dynamic audio spikes.
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June 21 – July 22 Quiet optimism hums beneath today’s choices.
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Every once in a while, a player buzzes in with an answer that truly catches fans off-guard.
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So when something goes on in markets that inspires exuberance or fear, my phone buzzes.
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Critical thinking really bums them out.
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.
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Coffee grounds are also often used to deter slugs and snails, reduce weeds without chemicals, and even repel neighborhood strays.
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Slugs and Snails Slugs and snails feed at night on damp areas of your tomato plant, chewing holes in leaves and fruit.
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There are fewer opportunities for younger workers to find mentors and soak up knowledge.
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The sheriff's office says a preliminary investigation found that workers were installing underground tanks.
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Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
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Honey is ready to bring love, purrs and playful cuddles to her forever home.
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“Drones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drones. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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