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
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as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
the oil company tapped that first well completely dry
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Recent Examples of tapped
Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
In 2023, she was named Revlon’s global brand ambassador, marking the first time the brand had tapped an Internet talent for the role, and served as the face of the Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrance launch.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Bennet remembers in the 2024 Open Division championship game when Llamas, playing third base, flew in to field a ball barely tapped down the line, fielded the ball with her glove hand and without transferring to her right hand, flipped the ball to the catcher for an out.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
In October, Bisignano was tapped to also serve as CEO of the IRS.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 June 2026
One possible argument is the complaint is a challenge to the House settlement and should be addressed by Cousins, who Judge Wilken tapped to serve as special master of the settlement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
She was tapped to play Nell Winters, a New York City writer who becomes friends with Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher).
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Collin Hasenfus tapped a two-out infield single down the third-base line that brought home Brady Herlin.
—Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Now in her late 30s, Sharma was tapped in February to replace long-serving gaming chief Phil Spencer—a move that raised eyebrows given her non-gaming background.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Timerman also has been tapped to write for UnSaid, a biweekly newsletter Unwell is launching on Substack on June 11.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
In 2023, she was named Revlon’s global brand ambassador, marking the first time the brand had tapped an Internet talent for the role, and served as the face of the Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrance launch.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Bennet remembers in the 2024 Open Division championship game when Llamas, playing third base, flew in to field a ball barely tapped down the line, fielded the ball with her glove hand and without transferring to her right hand, flipped the ball to the catcher for an out.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
In October, Bisignano was tapped to also serve as CEO of the IRS.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 June 2026
One possible argument is the complaint is a challenge to the House settlement and should be addressed by Cousins, who Judge Wilken tapped to serve as special master of the settlement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026
She was tapped to play Nell Winters, a New York City writer who becomes friends with Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher).
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Collin Hasenfus tapped a two-out infield single down the third-base line that brought home Brady Herlin.
—Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Now in her late 30s, Sharma was tapped in February to replace long-serving gaming chief Phil Spencer—a move that raised eyebrows given her non-gaming background.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tapped
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At the time, a press release revealed that they would be joined by Anika Nilles, a German drummer, composer, producer and studio musician who previously drummed for late English musician Jeff Beck.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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As the city drummed to life, spectators nudged up to the barricades for a better look, before Gu entered stage left in a red Ford Mustang convertible in a matching red dress.—
Noah Furtado,
San Francisco Chronicle,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of June 5, the administration has drained 66 million barrels and counting from the SPR since the war in Iran began, according to the Department of Energy.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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In addition, some biting flies breed in semi-aquatic places such as in wetlands which can’t be drained or treated with insecticides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The front door to the General Store banged shut.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
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Just four weeks ago, Corey Dean banged his fists and yelled for help for days, without being treated by San Diego County jail deputies or medical staff, before the mentally ill man died alone in his Vista jail cell.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The fluids would dissolve salt and potash, which would be pumped back to the surface.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Significant breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline have stopped water from being pumped to the South Rim.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
USA Today,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Tapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapped. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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