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

2 of 2

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 Themed Entertainment Program at the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Interactive Media & Games Division (IMGD) has tapped Steve Tatham to serve as faculty and director of the program. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Coca-Cola exec Kate Santore has been tapped as chief marketing officer of Guardian Sports, the maker of soft shell helmet coverings for football players. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Today, Tatham is turning his focus toward the next generation of theme park designers, having recently been tapped by USC to lead the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Themed Entertainment program, which is offered out of the cinema school. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

This week, Maap, the Australian cycling apparel brand, has tapped Bamboo Rose for a PLM solution that integrates workflows and creates improved visibility across the product design process. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Now, as safety concerns mount, they're being tapped to help get the industry on the right track. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Suarez controlled the deflection and lobbed a cross to Messi, who tapped it past Johnson. — Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Angulo, on the counter-attack, pushed a pass wide to left side where Martín Ojeda tapped a first-touch pass back to Angulo for a one-timer from the center to give Orlando City (11-13-4) a 3-2 lead. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Raki was a senior vice president for Novant Health in 2022 when he was tapped to join the superintendent’s cabinet as chief executive in residence. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing tapped

• tapped out