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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The kit includes a drill and impact driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a multi-tool, all complete with a large carrying case to hold them all.
—Christopher Murray
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
And condolences to whoever got drilled by that errant football courtesy of Tom Brady.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Soon Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrived at his one-day event, and the cone drills and photos commenced.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The kit includes a drill and impact driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a multi-tool, all complete with a large carrying case to hold them all.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
Rave drilled a leadoff double in the fifth off Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene, sending the ball down the right-field line.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
And condolences to whoever got drilled by that errant football courtesy of Tom Brady.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drill
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Venus enters Pisces on January 1 and should support your productivity levels, encouraging a fresh perspective on your daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Deliberately cultivate moments of awe in your routine, both with and without AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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For those who follow the White Sox, however, it’s been a long grind to close out this chapter.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But as the team prepares for the grind of the upcoming year, the culture built around the team has leaders and followers alike in the building believing.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Building a culture of positive reinforcement can improve employee satisfaction, enhance patient care and strengthen the overall success of a practice.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Though inhalation abuse is not a new practice, figures cited by CNN show an increase in the number of teens taking part.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Your First Diagnosis The Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD consists of four years of undergraduate education followed by four years of medical school training, seamlessly integrated into a single pathway.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Superintendent Lee White said funds from the oil and gas industry paid for a new wing at the elementary school, a science lab for students, turf on the sports field and training for teachers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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