drum up
verb
drummed up; drumming up; drums up
1
: to bring about by persistent effort
drum up some business
Examples of drum up in a Sentence
anyone who drums up a better way of doing this tedious task will make a fortune
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Pre-seeding While EMV levels may cool off quickly in the months following a launch, brands are increasingly drumming up pre-launch interest by teasing newness and seeding products to creators, in some cases, months in advance.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Back in 2022, Schaefer borrowed an idea from his time at Mississippi State as a way to drum up fan support.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The Other Art Fair will feature a creative, interactive art installation that will also help drum up funds for the cause.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Until then, one way to drum up 401(k) investors is to win over people in the 401(k) business.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Back in 2022, Schaefer borrowed an idea from his time at Mississippi State as a way to drum up fan support.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
The Other Art Fair will feature a creative, interactive art installation that will also help drum up funds for the cause.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Until then, one way to drum up 401(k) investors is to win over people in the 401(k) business.
—Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Drum up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum%20up. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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