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
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Recent Examples of drum up
And while twenty years is a long time to wait for a sequel in franchise-mad Hollywood, the relative break between films has mostly served to drum up anticipation above all else.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In other words, Northrop Grumman is engaging in a bit of self promotion to drum up support ahead of a decision that will be worth billions of dollars.
—David Szondy
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The publisher was looking to drum up publicity for the Las Vegas Marathon, which the newspaper was sponsoring.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
The 24 staff members in Ruiz Verduzco’s office are tasked with assisting victims and their families, establishing programs in communities destroyed by violence and drumming up financial support.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In other words, Northrop Grumman is engaging in a bit of self promotion to drum up support ahead of a decision that will be worth billions of dollars.
—David Szondy
april 21, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The publisher was looking to drum up publicity for the Las Vegas Marathon, which the newspaper was sponsoring.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum up
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The diner offers certificates of completion for those who finish the trek, and devised a burger named for the route.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In March, the school board directed the superintendent to devise a plan to eliminate 3,000 job positions over three years to save about $250 million.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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And she’s spent a decade scaling her brand into an industry disrupter; Ellsworth began concocting prebiotic drinks in 2015, founding her business just one year later.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Cocktails are concocted by in-house mixologist, Waguinho, who also invites guests from the local mixology community to arrange tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The Moreno brothers, who grew up in Puebla, Mexico, did not invent birria or its deployment on tortillas gilded in beef fat.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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