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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
Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
During the drill, players pass the ball back and forth to each other.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3 with a minute left to put the Thunder up by four, but missed free throws from Oklahoma City kept the Warriors alive.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Charge up your cordless drill and start planning now.
—Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
During the drill, players pass the ball back and forth to each other.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
But a certain amount should also be directed at the coaches for not drilling those details into the players’ heads because penalties have a way of killing offensive possessions or extending opponents’ drives that can lead to points.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a step-back 3 with a minute left to put the Thunder up by four, but missed free throws from Oklahoma City kept the Warriors alive.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Hufanga was on the field two hours before kickoff, resuming his usual pregame routine and doing so without a cast protecting his wrist.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The TikTok ban and everyday users For everyday users, the ban could have a big impact simply because many of us use the app in our daily routine.John Brandon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Why Moderate to Vigorous Exercise May Boost Memory There are several reasons why moderate physical activity, and not lighter exercise, may provide a memory boost.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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These movies, which are being churned out at a dizzying clip, are mostly exercises in risk aversion.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Share your signature messages and keep your feeds full without the content grind.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Time to find a balance between the grind and your mental peace is crucial.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her practice serves about 160 patients between the ages of 2 and 19 across five centers, and many have Medicaid coverage.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Consistency with your training is what makes the difference in the long run.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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After 12 weeks of yoga training, questionnaires from the participants showed decreases in tension anxiety, depression, anger-hostility, fatigue, confusion, and somatization.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Drill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drill. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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