Synonyms of drum up

drum up

verb

as in to devise

to create or think of by clever use of the imagination

anyone who drums up a better way of doing this tedious task will make a fortune

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devise
• construct
• concoct
• invent
• design
• cook (up)
• think (up)
• come up with
• trump up
• make up
• manufacture
• produce
• vamp (up)
• hatch
• fabricate
• excogitate
• contrive
• imagine
• coin
• conceive
• dream
• visualize
• vision
• envision
• fantasize
• improvise
• envisage
• daydream
• picture
• extemporize
• ad-lib

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• copy
• reproduce
• duplicate
• mimic
• imitate
• replicate
• clone
• reduplicate
• copycat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drum up

In an apparent attempt to drum up excitement ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Falcons’ social media platforms unveiled a new profile pic that featured elements from the team’s throwback helmet. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

The show is part of MIA Market‘s GreenLit showcase in Rome this week, which will have drummed up interest. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

George was headed for a modest, quiet patch of the Midwest, plus his big sister, Louise, who recently relocated to the small town of Benton, Illinois, was eager to drum up publicity for her brother’s band. — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Related Stories In some cases, part of Disney’s strategy is to drum up interest in upcoming releases. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026