as in to drum
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
tapped her foot in time to the music kept tapping the desk with his pencil
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
the oil company tapped that first well completely dry
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Recent Examples of tap
Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
However, as launch costs decline and spacecraft become smarter and more affordable, the dream of tapping resources beyond Earth is moving steadily closer to reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Then, in 2003, the iTunes store began selling songs at 99 cents a pop, and in 2008 Spotify’s monthly subscription service opened the taps even wider.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Watch the replay above or tap here.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
However, as launch costs decline and spacecraft become smarter and more affordable, the dream of tapping resources beyond Earth is moving steadily closer to reality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Those without running taps turn to the river or rainwater pipes.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Then, in 2003, the iTunes store began selling songs at 99 cents a pop, and in 2008 Spotify’s monthly subscription service opened the taps even wider.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tap
valve
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The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tap. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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