as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a dizzying drumbeat of interviews in the hours following her winning of the Academy Award
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Recent Examples of drumbeat
In Cook County, the drumbeat of scandals has taken a toll on public confidence.
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Dick Simpson, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
However, parents alarmed at the growing drumbeat of negative news concerning children’s smartphone and internet usage have options.
—Darleene Powells, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
But this drumbeat continues to grow louder and louder.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
In internal emails, FIDF has cited the growing drumbeat of concern in commissioning an investigation earlier this year, and acknowledged that its staff is reading the coverage of the crisis by news outlets and blogs.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Dick Simpson, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
However, parents alarmed at the growing drumbeat of negative news concerning children’s smartphone and internet usage have options.
—Darleene Powells, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
But this drumbeat continues to grow louder and louder.
—ABC News, 27 July 2025
In internal emails, FIDF has cited the growing drumbeat of concern in commissioning an investigation earlier this year, and acknowledged that its staff is reading the coverage of the crisis by news outlets and blogs.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumbeat
Noun
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While Scheffler's similar situation remained under wraps, McIlroy became the headline, prompting him to avoid the spotlight and sidestep a barrage of repetitive questions.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to tackle a seemingly endless barrage of requests with an already full plate.—
Kristen M. Waterfield,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That looks like one of the best bargains from last December’s flurry of activities — made even more so by the injuries to Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts, flooding and possible tornadoes to southeastern Wisconsin, according to a flurry of alerts put out by the National Weather Service Aug. 16.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Drumbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumbeat. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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