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Recent Examples of drumstick
Some are clapperless, which means they must be struck with a mallet or drumstick and produce a sharp, solid tone.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the drumstick symbolizes this philosophy.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
Another guard with a fresh cut above his eye told Reuters he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the drumstick symbolizes this philosophy.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
Another guard with a fresh cut above his eye told Reuters he had been hit in the head by a heavy drumstick thrown from the crowd.
—CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drumstick
Noun
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According to media reports from the scene, an altercation occurred outside the school leading to the shooting, with the victim was shot in a thigh.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The study used thigh MRI scans to assess muscle fat content in 615 participants with an average age of 60, a population at risk for developing the condition.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Atkins also was diminished during the latter part of the season by a calf strain, which sidelined her for several weeks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Curry and Porzingis are both expected to play on Friday in Sacramento, and Al Horford could also make his return from a calf injury after missing a month.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, Daniel stabbed to death Scott with a prison shank during exercise time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Drumstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drumstick. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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