drummed up

verb

past tense of drum up
as in devised
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 drummed up While widely embraced by the comedy community as an effort to elevate a new generation of comedy stars at a time when comedy talent incubation has been deprioritized, the show has also drummed up huge viewership. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Organizations like the Camden County chapter of the NAACP and the ACLU-NJ drummed up attention to these figures by issuing announcements and press briefings. — John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026 May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The reveal has drummed up a fair amount of cultural discourse. — Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 In the wake of the Iraq War—when countless media outlets across the United States drummed up fears of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq—Parry wanted to create a more independent news outlet. — Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 Hughes has drummed up a blonde exmachina to save the day. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 However, Tesla drummed up excitement with the launch of its Robotaxi ride-hailing app, and its initial services in Austin and the San Francisco Bay area. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 Fits in regards to role and skillset are questioned on every roster and trade ideas are drummed up for solutions to problems that may not even necessarily exist. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drummed up
  1. devised
  2. concocted
  3. constructed
  4. invented
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  • While many may remember the warrior Achilles from the Trojan War, Odysseus was the cunning strategist who devised the famous Trojan Horse plan to enter Troy.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Wirsching headed up the Roundtable on Historical Responsibility that devised the new procedures.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of devised
Verb
  • Tran says the hairstyle was concocted with Liu's outfit in mind, not to mention her overall vibe.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026
  • Similarly, the EastDiet hasn't been concocted by nutritionists in a lab; instead, it's been shaped by local, natural resources.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of concocted
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  • By exposing the model to multiple valid solutions, GIFT broadens its understanding of how CAD designs can be constructed.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • They should be constructed with enduring materials such as brick, limestone, terracotta, steel and glass storefronts.
    — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of constructed
Verb
  • An England triumph would have put the nation that invented modern football in position to win its first World Cup since ever-distant 1966.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Aston Martin has invented a fantasy concept military SUV for Call of Duty.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 July 2026
Definition of invented

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“Drummed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drummed%20up. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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