Synonyms of tapped

tapped 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of tap

as in drummed

to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically

tapped her foot in time to the music

kept tapping the desk with his pencil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drummed
• banged
• patted
• pounded
• rapped
• hit
• clapped
• knocked
• slammed
• batted
• clicked
• smacked
• thumped
• whacked
• bopped
• flicked
• thwacked
• hammered
• beat
• socked
• thudded
• pinged
• swatted
• struck
• bashed
• pasted
• tipped
• clattered
• clinked
• bonked
• walloped
• chinked
• chucked
• pitter-pattered
• pit-a-patted

tapped

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verb (2)

past tense of tap

as in drained

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely

the oil company tapped that first well completely dry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drained
• pumped
• emptied
• sucked
• drew (off)
• siphoned
• drafted
• bled
• cleaned
• evacuated
• flushed
• milked
• exhausted
• cleared
• vacated
• purged
• depleted
• decanted
• voided
• effused
• vacuated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filled
• washed
• soaked
• watered
• bathed
• drenched
• flooded
• wet
• inundated
• drowned
• overflowed
• deluged
• submerged
• doused
• swamped
• soused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tapped

Verb

The Armoury by Ring Jacket Cotton Sport Chinos The Armoury tapped Japan’s Ring Jacket to make its Sport Chinos, which bridge the casual-formal divide with a button fly, lapped side seams, a higher rise and a tapered leg. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote tapped the opening gong this morning on the floor of the Lagos exchange to open Africa’s largest initial public offer. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Last year, the company tapped AXS alum Sean Grabin to serve as its VP of lit and authors. — William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Alonso, who was warming up along the left-field line, tipped his cap and tapped his mitt to acknowledge the cheering crowd when he was introduced over the public-address system. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Mackie was even tapped by Mattel to produce a line of outfits for Barbie dolls. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Paradise’s Shailene Woodley is the only guest acting winner from last weekend to be tapped as a presenter for the main telecast so far. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Reba McEntire has been tapped to perform a special tribute to the late Dolly Parton during the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday night, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2026

Ian Eagle and Ross Tucker are tapped for this potential playoff preview. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing tapped

• tapped out