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as in routines
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 punches
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 shoots
to strike with a missile from a gun
drilled the target from 100 yards away
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Recent Examples of drills
Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Black & Decker’s electric drills, for example, compete not just with other drills but with Father’s Day gifts like neckties.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After being sidelined for foot surgery since preseason, Cochran has been working out at the U, but has not yet participated in any contact or five-on-five drills in practice, Johnson said Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
That’s these type of two-minute drills.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
These drills can uncover vulnerabilities and inspire proactive solutions.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The Clippers have been reluctant to provide a timetable for Leonard since holding him out of training camp drills in September, and continue to maintain his status is being considered on a week-by-week basis.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins, in estimations of practice participation while not going through drills, reported that linebacker Anthony Walker and safety Jordan Poyer would have missed a Wednesday practice.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Vrabel, sans helmet, wasn’t shy about jumping into the fray during live practice drills.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Black & Decker’s electric drills, for example, compete not just with other drills but with Father’s Day gifts like neckties.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
After being sidelined for foot surgery since preseason, Cochran has been working out at the U, but has not yet participated in any contact or five-on-five drills in practice, Johnson said Tuesday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
That’s these type of two-minute drills.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2024
These drills can uncover vulnerabilities and inspire proactive solutions.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
The Clippers have been reluctant to provide a timetable for Leonard since holding him out of training camp drills in September, and continue to maintain his status is being considered on a week-by-week basis.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Dolphins, in estimations of practice participation while not going through drills, reported that linebacker Anthony Walker and safety Jordan Poyer would have missed a Wednesday practice.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Drills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drills. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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