DRONER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

droner

noun

Definition of droner

as in bore

someone or something boring the movie turned out to be a droner

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Noun

Snow recently did an in-depth shoot-out of quarter-bore cartridges, new and old.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Virtually all those trips involved hassle that was a bore to write about and just as boring to read.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of bore

Noun

Go to the 17th-floor wellness center, where there’s a zen infinity pool, a gym with a Thai boxing ring, and a medical spa, featuring treatments like Botox, body contouring, and IV drips.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026
As soon as the first few teaspoons of coffee drip out, pour them into a small stainless steel bell creamer (or small metal bowl) and add the sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of drip

Noun

The reward challenge is an obstacle course (yawn), and the Yellow Tribe wins.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Right now, this work may induce yawns, but as long-term exploration efforts of the moon and other bodies become both more serious and more varied, the complexity of mapping these worlds may increase.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of yawn

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