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
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.
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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
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 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
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
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 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
Verb
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In this case, the team devised a way to directly merge the mechanophores as cross-links into common polymers.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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The team’s Mediterranean Programme was devised in response to the exponential risk of extinction to the sea’s nearly 80 species of shark and ray.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Investigators believed Simko met one of the suspects at a cannabis festival in Ann Arbor, where the suspects reportedly concocted a plan to set up a fake business deal and steal what officials said was upwards of 50 pounds of marijuana.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Blanche, his former personal lawyer, concocted it in staggering disregard of legal ethics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Over the next several years, Hartman built up a cattle herd, dug an irrigation ditch, established a dairy and constructed a fish hatchery.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Canadarm2 helped build the ISS and supports station activities, and Canadarm3 is a next-generation arm being constructed to support the Artemis program, which saw CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen fly around the moon on Artemis 2 in April.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Mark Mitchnick, a pediatrician who invented transparent zinc oxide, which is known under the brand Z-Cote, said bemotrizinol will give chemists a new tool to make sunscreens that people will want to wear.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Drummed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drummed%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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