as in to tap
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table
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Recent Examples of drum
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
—David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
This season also brought the Jackals — a group that was envisioned by Wembanyama with hopes of simulating what happens in European soccer matches, with organized chants, drumming and the like throughout the game.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Noun
There is a dedicated, high-impedance guitar/bass input as well as two stereo ¼-inch inputs for keyboards or electronic drums.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Some fans brought in drums and played ‘em in the far reaches of the upper decks, with the rhythmic sound never stopping while the ball was on the pitch.
—David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Verb
Along with your regular detergent, add 1 cup of baking soda directly to the washer drum before washing a load of towels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
This season also brought the Jackals — a group that was envisioned by Wembanyama with hopes of simulating what happens in European soccer matches, with organized chants, drumming and the like throughout the game.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Brent crude oil, the global standard, has dropped below $78 per barrel, its lowest level since early March.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Analysts at Citi on Monday adjusted their forecast for oil to $75 a barrel in the third quarter of this year, compared to a previous forecast of $110.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Musk is now reportedly planning to tap the market for $20 billion with a bond sale that could come as early as next week, according to the Financial Times.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In the photo, the Babygirl actress could be seen tapping into her screen siren status by posing with her hands tousling her curls.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Once part of the medieval Priory of St Petroc, the estate passed through several hands after the Dissolution of the Monasteries before being bought by Richard Robartes in 1620 (the family made their fortune in Cornish tin).—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And the gift on Thursday appeared to be well received, with Obama smiling and holding up the tin in a photo with Bush.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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While the cameras were rolling, Spielberg would stand just out of frame with two wooden bats, banging them together to startle her.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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And on the other hand, there've been some folks who would like to see me out every day, right, banging the drum.—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Shovel the mound quickly and smoothly into the bucket.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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