as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a dizzying drumbeat of interviews in the hours following her winning of the Academy Award
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Recent Examples of drumbeat
But Collins’ numbers improved slightly after the drumbeat of Platner stories, said one attendee.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party's path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Regulatory and political scrutiny may arise, given the sheer size of the deal and the current drumbeat on housing affordability.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party's path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Regulatory and political scrutiny may arise, given the sheer size of the deal and the current drumbeat on housing affordability.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumbeat
Noun
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Following a barrage of teaser posts over the last couple of weeks, the ever-prolific pop singer has revealed that her official follow-up to 2022’s The Loneliest Time will be a 24-track double LP.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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The strike was part of an overnight barrage of 70 missiles and 611 drones, President Zelensky indicated.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Even before the latest flurry of mixed signals, the industry had doubts.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The Angels recalled infielder Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake among a flurry of moves.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Drumbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumbeat. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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