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
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Harabeoji drummed his fingers on his knees.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Recorded in Oxford, Mississippi over the course of a week, the record features a backing band of Josh Halper, Nick Corson, and MJ Lenderman, the latter of whom tackles drums, guitar, and backing vocals.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026
Verb
If machines are overloaded or cycles are too aggressive, clothes often get caught on buttons or drum edges.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Harabeoji drummed his fingers on his knees.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Prices of West Texas Intermediate futures are now below $90 a barrel, sliding 2% on Friday to around $87 per barrel.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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These materials are capable of causing corrosive damage to barrels, storage tanks and other metal containers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The resort tapped Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment to lead their marine education and exploration program, and is a cut above other Maldives resorts for edu-oceanic activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While looking to tap the angst felt by Democratic voters now, von Wilpert has been known as one of the more moderate members among the nine Democrats that make up the San Diego City Council.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Go for the classics like hot dogs and burgers, or try less-traditional options like cooking baked potatoes in tin foil or making a big batch of taco meat over the fire and serving up nachos or tacos.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Muffin tins also make a fun snack or meal tray for kids, one that encourages them to try new foods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Verb
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To reduce air bubbles in a batter, use the paddle on low for a minute or two before pouring it into the pan, then gently bang the pans once or twice on the countertop to release any large air bubbles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Both traveled at least 428 feet and banged off the batter’s eye at Globe Life Field, where Alvarez has hit 17 home runs in his career.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The characters discuss Rudy Giuliani’s controversial stop-and-frisk police policies, and Knuck is part of a sidewalk bucket drumming group.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The defense isn’t good enough for a team that loves to create opportunities on that end and convert on easy buckets in transition.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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