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Definitions

drill

[dril] / drɪl /
NOUN
practice, exercise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assignment conditioning discipline drilling homework preparation repetition training tryout warmup workout
STRONG
call constitutional dress gym instruction maneuvers marching run through shakedown
WEAK
daily dozen dry run learning by doing
NOUN
tool for boring
Synonyms
STRONG
auger awl bit borer corkscrew countersink dibble gimlet implement jackhammer punch riveter trepan trephine wimble
WEAK
rotary tool
VERB
train, discipline
Synonyms
STRONG
accustom exercise habituate hone instruct learn practice rehearse teach
WEAK
break in get into shape lick into shape tune up walk through work out
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore misunderstand neglect
VERB
bore hole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dig penetrate punch
STRONG
perforate pierce prick puncture
WEAK
sink in
Antonyms
STRONG
fill patch plug

Example Sentences

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While crude prices have soared, U.S. oil producers aren’t rushing to drill more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

A key part of Curiosity's mission involves collecting rock samples with a drill attached to the end of its robotic arm.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The higher prices go now, the more incentive there is to drill — but only if producers expect that prices will remain elevated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Visiting ships at such multilateral exercises usually do not carry a full combat load of live munitions, unless scheduled for a live-fire drill, according to Chellaney.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Like that, I’m itching to get back to the front lawns to drill.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.