Synonyms for drilling
ˈdrɪl ɪŋdrilling

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1. drilling, boringnoun

   the act of drilling

   Synonyms:
   boring, oil production

2. boring, drilling, oil productionnoun

   the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

   Synonyms:
   oil production, boring

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1. List of paraphrases for "drilling":

   drill, borehole, digging, perforation, drill-through, forage, rig, piercing, pierce, excavation, dig, extraction, boring, forages, prospecting, wellbore

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1. Jared Gordon:

   I couldn’t do anything. I ran, I shadowboxed, I hit the bag with my right hand and I kicked the bag. That’s all I could do, and technique, like just drilling technique really light because hand was just completely f----d up. And I also, so I cut the ligament in my finger, so I have what they call a boutonniere deformity. I can actually have surgery if I wanted to, but I don’t feel like doing that.

2. Barry Schwartz:

   People are recognising that there is a difference between stock prices and business value, at some point it's cheaper for companies with cash to go out and buy oil companies instead of drilling for themselves.

3. Claire Bennett:

   Drilling down on that statement : 91 percent say they focus on meaningful life experiences ; 88 percent said they invest time in life experiences ; 85 percent want a personalized itinerary ; and 72 percent said they spend more time planning a travel experience that is tailored to their interests and preferences. Increasingly, travelers want to see the world on their terms with tailored, personalized and differentiated experiences that reflect their passions and needs, said Claire Bennett, executive vice president of American Express Travel. The boundaries between technology and personal service are being blurred, allowing more intimate connections for travelers with the world around them.

4. Oceana Vice President Jacqueline Savitz:

   The only way to truly ensure there will never be another disaster of the magnitude of Deepwater Horizon is to stop drilling offshore.

5. Walter Odisho:

   I think we are beginning the journey, there are areas... such as drilling where we have a lot of repetitive motion.