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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
Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
North Korea, which routinely denounces military drills by the South Korean and U.S. militaries, has said the accident showed the risk of the drills triggering armed conflict, citing the possibility the bombs could have dropped north of the border.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Celtics changed their defensive coverages after Murray drilled a 3-pointer over Horford with three minutes left.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
While most restrictions have been lifted, some changes, such as virtual muster drills on cruise ships and increased touchless technology at airports, are here to stay.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
North Korea, which routinely denounces military drills by the South Korean and U.S. militaries, has said the accident showed the risk of the drills triggering armed conflict, citing the possibility the bombs could have dropped north of the border.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Scientists believe that water ice deposits and other resources can be found in surface samples that the lander will drill.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Celtics changed their defensive coverages after Murray drilled a 3-pointer over Horford with three minutes left.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drill
Noun
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Between the influx of personal trainers, personal coaches and personal nutritionists, baseball is numb to the player whose routine is not that of his team’s.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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And although McRae is playing her biggest venues to date, her preshow routine has remained consistent.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Epigenetic aging can accelerate because people don't eat well or don't get enough exercise.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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What to know: A team that didn’t run away from the grind.—
Michael Waterloo,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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So, here's my challenge to every financial leader feeling stuck in the grind: What if your discomfort isn't a signal to leave, but an invitation to lead differently?—
Sunil Rajasekar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Third, workplaces will need to address the issue of automating routine cognitive tasks which inadvertently erode the everyday practice opportunities that develop critical thinking skills.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Prior to his most recent role, Laurinaitis held a leadership position as a senior managing director at The Blackstone Group in its restructuring practice and served as a turnaround consultant and auditor at Arthur Andersen.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even workforce training is developing, with VR simulations preparing employees for complex scenarios within a safe environment.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The program will accept up to 20 candidates who demonstrate a passion for visual storytelling, have on-set experience and are looking for additional training to advance their education, craft and career.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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