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as in routine
an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity
shuttling the kids between extracurricular activities is all part of the suburban drill
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as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
the nerve-jangling sound when a dentist drills a tooth
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as in to shoot
to strike with a missile from a gun
drilled the target from 100 yards away
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Recent Examples of drill
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
For instance, in the construction industry, regulations around silica dust are impacting everything from jobsite protocol to new product accessories for drills and saws.
—Sherre Demao, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Her pivot from pop culture to policy raises questions—about electability, credibility, and whether Georgia voters are ready for a candidate with both a license to drill and a Bravo tagline.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 July 2025
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Noun
However, the work, which has included multiple changes to Volpe’s swing and daily defensive drills, have not yielded consistent results.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
For instance, in the construction industry, regulations around silica dust are impacting everything from jobsite protocol to new product accessories for drills and saws.
—Sherre Demao, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Carbon discs are drilled with holes for thermal regulation, while cast-iron discs, which take a little longer to cool, are vaned for air flow.
—Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Her pivot from pop culture to policy raises questions—about electability, credibility, and whether Georgia voters are ready for a candidate with both a license to drill and a Bravo tagline.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drill
Noun
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The goal is that participants learn a 30-second routine but the class uses several moves similar to those used in other dance fitness classes, like Zumba, the couple said.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Don't Buy Expensive Tween Skincare Not only will your money be wasted trying to perfect a skincare routine for tweens, but a study in Pediatrics found that elaborate skincare products can be harmful to young skin and may even spark chronic conditions like allergic dermatitis.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The grind towards its Aug. 28 opener has begun for the Bears, who start the season against Brophy Prep on a Thursday night at Phoenix Central. Liberty, which has won the past two Open titles, begins its season on the same night at home against Mesa Mountain View, the 6A runnerup last season.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Good conservation practice demands a harmonious union of science and artistry.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Although the law doesn’t mandate removal, legal experts say the practice has increasingly undermined state-level cases.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This is the seventh story in a 10-part series looking at the most intriguing New England Patriots players ahead of training camp.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The agency targets jurisdictions where criminals exploit weak oversight or residency-for-sale programs and provides the training for free.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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