drumming

present participle of drum

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of drumming 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 The North American slave trade stripped Africans brought from their homeland of their language and culture, but their music the drumming and dancing was soul deep. Kansas City Star, 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 Joey Warnoker’s drumming, TLA’s mix, and Lenny Castro’s percussion all just sent it to the end-zone. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2025 During the summer, Bauer, who founded Warrior Women as a platform for sharing Indigenous culture, leads weekly stargazing experiences that impart her connection to the stars through stories, drumming, and songs. Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 The family photos joined other shots of Travis drumming and stopping for photos with his band, doing a bit of a sprint and meeting up with friends. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumming
Verb
  • The app adds pins to houses, and tapping on them reveals more details, such as whether the home has spooky fun decorations, is welcoming trick or treaters or hosting a community event.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The pair, who linked up through a mutual acquaintance, came together while tapping into their respective expertise to open the first barber school in a California State Prison.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Maeve is in the hen house with Jayson, banging his gun around and nearly strangling her.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The audience is put into her shoes, only able to decipher what is going on by listening to the men banging around the house trying to kill her.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Drumming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumming. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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