as in drumming
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 draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
the oil company tapped that first well completely dry
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Recent Examples of tapping
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This helps reduce some sound in slightly noisy spaces without tapping into the ANC circuitry.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
This often means tapping into the resources of professional groups to build the reliable financial runway most independent professionals lack.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
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What areas of savings and/or investment should the treasurer-tax collector’s office consider tapping into in the future to benefit the county and its residents?
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
This helps reduce some sound in slightly noisy spaces without tapping into the ANC circuitry.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
This often means tapping into the resources of professional groups to build the reliable financial runway most independent professionals lack.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
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“Tapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tapping. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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