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drone

[drohn] / droʊn /
NOUN
person who is lazy
Synonyms
STRONG
idler leech loafer lounger parasite slug sluggard sponger
Antonyms
WEAK
overachiever quiet silence workaholic
NOUN
continuous noise
Synonyms
STRONG
buzz hum murmur purr sound vibration whirr
Antonyms
WEAK
overachiever quiet silence
VERB
making noise continuously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
purr whirr
STRONG
bombinate buzz chant drawl hum intone nasalize sound strum thrum vibrate
Antonyms
WEAK
be quiet silence

Example Sentences

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Earlier Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which had emerged as a escape valve for Saudi imports as the conflict dragged on, was reportedly hit by a drone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran should suspend ballistic missile development, stop production of long-range missiles and end drone transfers and military exports to proxies and allies around the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Anwar Gargash, hailed the cease-fire as a victory for the Gulf monarchy, which absorbed the brunt of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the past five weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"The UAE's air defences are currently engaging missile and drone attacks originating from Iran," the ministry of defence said in a statement on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I go back to the drone of my machinery.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron