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
Bruce Springsteen’s 2025 has been filled with exciting moments — from continuing his global tour to drumming up headlines with rebukes made toward President Trump – and new music.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The tie-up comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. soccer as fans look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, which takes place next summer in North America and is expected to drum up new U.S. fans for the global sport.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 July 2025
And the other pulls her in the opposite direction — inwards into her own head where anxiety is just waiting to regale her with all the worst case scenarios it's drummed up while she's been out being a famous comedian.
—Rachel Martin, NPR, 24 July 2025
Just a quick scroll through the retailer's clearance drums up major brands like Altra, Osprey, Patagonia, and more.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The tie-up comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. soccer as fans look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, which takes place next summer in North America and is expected to drum up new U.S. fans for the global sport.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 29 July 2025
And the other pulls her in the opposite direction — inwards into her own head where anxiety is just waiting to regale her with all the worst case scenarios it's drummed up while she's been out being a famous comedian.
—Rachel Martin, NPR, 24 July 2025
Just a quick scroll through the retailer's clearance drums up major brands like Altra, Osprey, Patagonia, and more.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum up
Verb
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Flex is currently developing HR software with AI agents that can identify candidates for promotion and also devise salary structures.—
Forbes Asia Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the months leading up to the Community Outreach Day, Revitalize Milwaukee and its volunteer construction crew walked through the homes, reviewed what needed to be repaired, and devised a plan and timeline for the renovations, said Roach.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For the spring 2024 show, Lauren constructed an artist’s loft in a barn at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, reminiscent of his Double RL Ranch.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The preview also shows West concocting his Sunday Service before delving down his own rabbit hole.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, when he is left near death due to a plot concocted by his former friend Mal, the two are thrown back into each other’s orbit, according to a synopsis of the book.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Drugmakers know their monopoly on a new treatment will be temporary—typically only enjoying about 12-14 years of effective market exclusivity—which pushes them to keep inventing rather than coasting on old pharmaceuticals.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is a pioneering use of old, ephemeral tech to invent new, eternal cinema, that is so persuasive of its own whimsical worldview that to emerge 186 minutes later is to feel slightly attacked by the garish, hi-def sharpness of reality, and to wonder where all the wonder has gone.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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