as in taps
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table
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Recent Examples of drums
John Lingan, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The real breakthrough came when Nicks asked Buckingham to produce a song for her for the Twister soundtrack, with Fleetwood playing the drums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Producers Mufasa and Yvng Gucci seamlessly pull off morphing the skittering drums of a somewhat generic UK drill beat into a thudding bouyon rhythm for Guadeloupean trio HollyG to run amok over.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The current lineup also features Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass).
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Innercity's choir, 40 strong, and a special guest choir of men in striped dress shirts lead the congregation in a capela vocals, accompanied by traditional African drums and shakers.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
DeJohnette pivoted to the drums after a friend left a drum kit in his family’s basement.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Takaichi played drums in a heavy metal band in college and lists scuba diving, playing musical instruments, martial arts and watching baseball as hobbies.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The video cuts to Camila, who reads the report outloud as Matthew drums on the bongo and offers his commentary on the report.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Some of the pressure on federal lawmakers is also shifting to state-level leaders to fill the gaps as the shutdown drums on.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
These cues told the robot which drums to strike and when.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The drums are intrinsic to the arrangement, even in this more traditionally melodic era.
—John Lingan, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
The real breakthrough came when Nicks asked Buckingham to produce a song for her for the Twister soundtrack, with Fleetwood playing the drums.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Producers Mufasa and Yvng Gucci seamlessly pull off morphing the skittering drums of a somewhat generic UK drill beat into a thudding bouyon rhythm for Guadeloupean trio HollyG to run amok over.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The current lineup also features Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass).
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Numerous supporters gathered behind the north goal and chanted, sang, danced, waved flags and banged drums for the better part of the match’s 90 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Innercity's choir, 40 strong, and a special guest choir of men in striped dress shirts lead the congregation in a capela vocals, accompanied by traditional African drums and shakers.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Nov. 2025
DeJohnette pivoted to the drums after a friend left a drum kit in his family’s basement.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Takaichi played drums in a heavy metal band in college and lists scuba diving, playing musical instruments, martial arts and watching baseball as hobbies.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Instead of another room with a priest and young woman growling on the bed, the exorcisms in The Wailing are accompanied by chanting crowds, firepits, and drums beating as a great spectacle is made of the ritual.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The video cuts to Camila, who reads the report outloud as Matthew drums on the bongo and offers his commentary on the report.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Some of the pressure on federal lawmakers is also shifting to state-level leaders to fill the gaps as the shutdown drums on.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
These cues told the robot which drums to strike and when.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drums
Noun
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The cartel members agreed to raise their December production target by 137,000 barrels per day, matching the hike for October and November.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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After aging in traditional bourbon barrels, the bourbon is double-barreled in two unique, slowly toasted and charred barrels.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Social media users have sparked a wave of memories, while experts say the trend taps directly into current cultural moods around nostalgia and comfort-core.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The singer taps into opera and classical music and sings in 14 different languages on the record.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Round out your gift by pairing the tins with a cute ceramic holder.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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On the sweet side — wrapped bundt cakes, tins filled with dainty cookies as well as brownies, tarts, pies and beverages.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Drums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drums. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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