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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
incisive
Synonyms
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acerbic biting caustic concise mordant penetrating sardonic satirical scathing succinct terse trenchant
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acerb acid clear-cut crisp cutting laconic severe sharp slashing tart
Antonyms
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calm kind lengthy long-winded mild nice wordy
WEAK
gentle incompetent stupid
ADJECTIVE
sharp
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acute biting fierce painful smart stinging
STRONG
cutting keen shooting sore
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agonizing distinct distressing excruciating knifelike paralyzing penetrating piercing stabbing violent
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dull
WEAK
flat indistinct mild moderate
NOUN
discipline
Synonyms
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control development education method practice preparation regulation restraint self-control self-restraint will
STRONG
conduct cultivation curb domestication drill exercise inculcation indoctrination limitation orderliness self-command self-government strictness subordination willpower
WEAK
self-mastery
Antonyms
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agitation ignorance
WEAK
award chaos confusion disorder disorganization neglect negligence permissiveness reward
NOUN
drill
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assignment conditioning discipline homework preparation repetition training tryout warmup workout
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call constitutional dress gym instruction maneuvers marching run through shakedown
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daily dozen dry run learning by doing
NOUN
education
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culture discipline improvement information learning literacy scholarship schooling science study teaching training
STRONG
apprenticeship background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation direction edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance inculcation indoctrination learnedness nurture pedagogy preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement tuition tutelage
WEAK
book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
STRONG
destruction neglect
NOUN
exercise
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act action activity drill examination lesson movement operation performance problem study task test training workout
STRONG
calisthenics constitutional discharge discipline exercising exertion gym labor occupation pursuit recitation schoolwork theme toil warmup
WEAK
daily dozen
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cessation idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stoppage
STRONG
entertainment fun pastime surrender
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disuse misuse
NOUN
instruction
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direction discipline guidance information lesson preparation schooling teaching training
STRONG
apprenticeship coaching edification enlightenment grounding tuition tutelage
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chalk talk
Antonyms
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question
NOUN
mining
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boring burrowing digging hollowing pitting prospecting quarrying scooping tapping tunneling unearthing
NOUN
pedagogics
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apprenticeship background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation culture direction discipline edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information instruction learnedness learning literacy nurture pedagogy preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement scholarship schooling science study teaching training tuition tutelage
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book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
STRONG
confusion destruction harm hurt ignorance neglect worsening
NOUN
pedagogy
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STRONG
apprenticeship background breeding catechism civilization coaching cultivation culture direction discipline edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information instruction learnedness learning literacy nurture pedagogics preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement scholarship schooling science study teaching training tuition tutelage
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book learning propagandism tutoring
Antonyms
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confusion destruction harm hurt ignorance neglect worsening
NOUN
practice
Synonyms
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action discipline drill experience operation preparation study training use
STRONG
assignment background effect homework iteration recitation recounting rehearsal relating repetition seasoning tune-up
WEAK
prepping workout
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idleness inaction
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
schooling
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apprenticeship coaching instruction learning literacy scholarship teaching training tutoring
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background brainwashing breeding catechism civilization cultivation culture direction discipline edification enlightenment erudition finish guidance improvement inculcation indoctrination information learnedness nurture pedagogics pedagogy preparation proselytism reading rearing refinement science study tuition tutelage
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book learning propagandism
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ignorance
STRONG
confusion destruction harm hurt neglect worsening
NOUN
teaching
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coaching cultivation culture discipline guidance instruction learning reading schooling training tutoring
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apprenticeship enlightenment tutelage
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book learning
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ignorance neglect
NOUN
tutelage
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guidance
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apprenticeship care coaching custody education instruction lesson preparation protection schooling supervision training
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tutoring
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance

Example Sentences

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International shale drilling is one of the more interesting plays.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

These acted as a curb on producers’ capital expenditures, helping reassure investors that companies wouldn’t return to their habit of excessive drilling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Cory MacNeill, a geologist from Cumberland, explains that while deep geothermal drilling was not practical in the area, the existing mine water offered a more accessible solution.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

"Gas is in a particularly favourable position because of the significant upfront costs associated with construction and drilling and the other infrastructure," Hepburn says.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Once again his time was mostly spent waiting, drilling, and taking care of his equipment.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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