droning

verb

Definition of droningnext
present participle of drone
1
as in humming
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound the sound of droning bees all around us

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2
as in idling
to spend time doing nothing instead of getting a job, he preferred to drone and live off his parents

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for droning
  1. humming
  2. buzzing
  3. lounging
  4. playing
  5. resting
  6. poking
  7. relaxing
  8. lingering
Verb
  • This forecasted demand is being driven in large part by data centers, the humming engines driving AI, which require massive quantities of dependable power generation rather than relying on inherently intermittent renewables.
    Richard Lum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But the other part of this story—a humming economy—is great for Mastercard (MA), which takes a slice of each payment that rolls down its network.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of humming
Verb
  • The ongoing geopolitical issues globally have kept the defense stocks buzzing.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • But Democratic attendees at Walz's rally on Saturday were buzzing about Senate race.
    Isabella Murray, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • And take a look at the best leggings on Amazon for exercising, running errands or just lounging at home.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lounging
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  • According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But despite dolphins’ playful reputation, their facial expressions during play had never been investigated before, though studies have established that other mammals, like humans and monkeys, communicate with open-mouthed, smile-like expressions when playing.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of playing
Verb
  • Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.
    Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These bodies of water offer food and recharge areas during their migratory flights, and are spaces used as resting and nesting areas.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of resting
Verb
  • For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of poking
Verb
  • Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.
    Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Guests can also enjoy French bistro fare at The Left Bank restaurant and relaxing massages at the spa.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of relaxing
Verb
  • Naturally, their break up leads Max to sequester herself and compartmentalize her lingering feelings for Chloe.
    Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
  • He's been lingering in the pilot house ever since.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of lingering
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