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
The White Stripes broke up almost 15 years ago, but discussions of Meg’s drumming are still taking place.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Chris heard drumming and thought the band had returned.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The celebration will open and close with traditional drumming by Dancing Cloud Drum Circle, featuring tribal youth dancers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Vine Picks African drumming and dance is having a resurgence in Kansas City thanks to two master drummers teaching the art and the history to younger audiences.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Led by cultural artist and storyteller Lillian Grant Baptiste, this community gathering features storytelling, drumming, dance, a libation ritual, candle lighting, and a closing affirmation of unity.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Another is a headless drummer, who was seen drumming around 1650 before the castle was attacked by Oliver Cromwell.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
In a rare rock swap, Freese then returned to his old seat drumming for NIN.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Chris heard drumming and thought the band had returned.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The celebration will open and close with traditional drumming by Dancing Cloud Drum Circle, featuring tribal youth dancers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Vine Picks African drumming and dance is having a resurgence in Kansas City thanks to two master drummers teaching the art and the history to younger audiences.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Led by cultural artist and storyteller Lillian Grant Baptiste, this community gathering features storytelling, drumming, dance, a libation ritual, candle lighting, and a closing affirmation of unity.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Another is a headless drummer, who was seen drumming around 1650 before the castle was attacked by Oliver Cromwell.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
In a rare rock swap, Freese then returned to his old seat drumming for NIN.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumming
Verb
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But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Paramount is a much smaller company than WBD, which expressed concern at the large amount of debt Paramount is tapping to finance the deal.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One woman carried a flag for Palestine, while a man banging a cowbell hung a flag of communist Cuba on his backpack.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Nikolas Lanum , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Gamers have turned to walkthroughs and hints for years, but usually after banging their own heads against difficult challenges, and hence learning something in the process.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Drumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumming. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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