on tap

phrase

Synonyms of on tapnext
1
: ready to be drawn from a large container (such as a cask or keg)
ale on tap
2
: broached or furnished with a tap
3
: on hand : available
… services instantly on tap …—Hugh Dwan
4
: coming up
… other matches on tap …—H. W. Wind

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Recent data on tap water quality has a lot of people paying attention. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 However, it should be noted that the white-hot Padres could still chase down the Phillies or Cubs, especially with four games at Coors Field on tap. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Plus, there were Negronis on tap formulated by the restaurant’s longtime bartender Noe Garcia. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Nice weather is on tap for the rest of Labor Day weekend, perfect for Milwaukeeans looking to ring out the summer outdoors. — Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on tap

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“On tap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20tap. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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