as in tapping
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table
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Recent Examples of drumming
Known as the Bajen, the club’s supporters are encouraged to create an intimidating atmosphere at games with non-stop singing, drumming and chanting.
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Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For the first time, a woman — actress/musician Valerie Franco — takes the notably perilous gig of drumming for Spinal Tap.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
In the eighties, Armisen started drumming for the punk band Trenchmouth and spent a lot of time listening to guitars being tuned.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrating the Caribbean nation’s culture, music and cuisine, this event will feature singer Shelly Sweetshells, FyaHeart Entertainment, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Carnival, Karnival Bounce Crew, Tassa drumming, JayaDevi Arts and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Ringo Starr’s first gig drumming with the Beatles was a horticultural society’s annual dance in Birkenhead, across the Mersey River from Liverpool.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ted slumped on to the sofa, his long legs bent, his feet in brothel creepers, his fingers drumming on the bones of his knees.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Your mate from Parkway Drive, drummer Ben Gordon, really knew how to sell the high stakes of drumming live for Ed Sheeran after only two months of training.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
After drumming with the band for two years from 1960 to 1962, he was replaced by Ringo Starr when Parlophone Records executive George Martin wanted to sign the band without Best.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For the first time, a woman — actress/musician Valerie Franco — takes the notably perilous gig of drumming for Spinal Tap.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
In the eighties, Armisen started drumming for the punk band Trenchmouth and spent a lot of time listening to guitars being tuned.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Celebrating the Caribbean nation’s culture, music and cuisine, this event will feature singer Shelly Sweetshells, FyaHeart Entertainment, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Carnival, Karnival Bounce Crew, Tassa drumming, JayaDevi Arts and more.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Ringo Starr’s first gig drumming with the Beatles was a horticultural society’s annual dance in Birkenhead, across the Mersey River from Liverpool.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Ted slumped on to the sofa, his long legs bent, his feet in brothel creepers, his fingers drumming on the bones of his knees.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Your mate from Parkway Drive, drummer Ben Gordon, really knew how to sell the high stakes of drumming live for Ed Sheeran after only two months of training.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
After drumming with the band for two years from 1960 to 1962, he was replaced by Ringo Starr when Parlophone Records executive George Martin wanted to sign the band without Best.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumming
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While clean deodorant has become one of the most popular products in body care with a slew of heritage brands tapping in, Covello said the brand received a lot of pushback in the early days.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Teams are tapping into AI not just to move faster, but to go deeper — delivering the very best creative thinking, immersive storytelling, and future-forward design.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adults nearby sprinted toward the loud, banging noises.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The father had a massively fresh gash, from his right wrist, up across his whole hand, from banging and breaking iron and glass, to save his kinfolk.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Drumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumming. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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