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
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Cynthia Robinson played the trumpet, Greg Errico the drums and Jerry Martini the saxophone, and bassist and vocalist Larry Graham completed the lineup.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 June 2025
Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Wild chimpanzees often drum their limbs against the large roots of giant trees, sending out loud, booming sounds that resonate through the rainforest.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Noun
In the Instagram video, Karol walks into view wearing a sparkly, orange outfit reminiscent of Carnival get-ups with mini bongo drums attached to her waist before flashing a smile and dancing along to a snippet of what many fans think is a new song.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Cynthia Robinson played the trumpet, Greg Errico the drums and Jerry Martini the saxophone, and bassist and vocalist Larry Graham completed the lineup.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 June 2025
Verb
Daniel Fang drums relentlessly in the middle of a desert.
—Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
Wild chimpanzees often drum their limbs against the large roots of giant trees, sending out loud, booming sounds that resonate through the rainforest.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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During the Iranian Oil Crisis, global inventories built as much as 3 million barrels a day or more, as companies and large consumers chased every available barrel, the spot market trade all but disappeared, and prices tripled: not when Iranian oil production was shut in by unrest.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Prices could further spike, however, if Iran targets Saudi Arabia’s oil supplies or creates shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which almost 25% of total global oil consumption flows, with some experts predicting $100 oil per barrel.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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This program is a critical intervention to tap into that talent pool and align NYC’s economic growth with inclusive opportunity.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a trailer for the album, Katt Williams was tapped as manager, taking us on a journey through Baby’s luxurious home — the same one featured in Architectural Digest.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The Can Manufacturers Institute, a trade group for the industry, said domestic can makers import almost 80% of tin mill steel due to the cut in domestic production of that type of steel.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Every phone screen has a super-thin layer of a material called indium tin oxide.—
Terence Musho,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
Verb
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There's no point in banging your head against the wall.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Even after being handcuffed, the passenger continued to behave aggressively, repeatedly banging her head against the bus window.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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