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
Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
One is a cake drum or platter of some sort to keep the cake in place.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Ringo Starr’s first gig drumming with the Beatles was a horticultural society’s annual dance in Birkenhead, across the Mersey River from Liverpool.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At Ross’ request, engineer Jim Cooley mixed the choruses so that most of the parts create a pile of sound, leaving his voice and the drums as the most distinctive elements during that section.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
One is a cake drum or platter of some sort to keep the cake in place.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Celebrating the Caribbean nation’s culture, music and cuisine, this event will feature singer Shelly Sweetshells, FyaHeart Entertainment, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Carnival, Karnival Bounce Crew, Tassa drumming, JayaDevi Arts and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Ringo Starr’s first gig drumming with the Beatles was a horticultural society’s annual dance in Birkenhead, across the Mersey River from Liverpool.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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The late, great super fan Tim McKernan must be rolling over in his barrel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The discount program can apply to homeowners who want to refinance to reduce their rate, lower their monthly payment, or tap into their home equity through a cash-out refinance.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 27-year-old tapped into an empty net to maintain Coventry’s unbeaten start in the Championship (two wins, three draws).—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In another video, Twiggs appears to be seen wearing a yellow hat with ears opening a cookie tin.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Real-world tests The scientists tested THOR AI on several challenging copper, argon, and tin cases.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Weimers went on to give up his remaining speaking time for a moment of silence, Vice President Katarina Barley cut him off, sparking desk-banging protests from right-wing lawmakers in the chamber.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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