as in drums
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 drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
the oil company tapped that first well completely dry
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Recent Examples of taps
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
And yet, Doja continuously taps the well while adapting it to her own aesthetic, moving fluidly between sweet harmonies and nimble raps in classic Doja form.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Fast-casual chain Panera Bread has launched a brand-new fall menu that taps into Gilmore Girls nostalgia.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
But if Eldridge consistently taps into his power, the Giants will be able to live with the swings and misses.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
The company taps Alistair Blair to design the Ivoire line.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, Cardi B makes a bold return, Miley Cyrus taps rock icons Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood for a soulful peace offering, and Lola Young leans into her messy chaos.
—Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The great SaaS product is the one that taps into these core emotions.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
While dressing up as a colorful parrot or bold eagle certainly taps into Sagittarius’s desire to soar, there’s no denying that a chicken costume could be plenty cute, too.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The Crash Detection adds peace of mind, and the setup with your iPhone takes just a few taps.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The new iPhone app taps into the appeal of being able to make a video of yourself doing just about anything that can be imagined, in styles ranging from anime to highly realistic.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Outhouses, potable water taps, and garbage and recycling disposal are nearby, as well as parking (each Otentik comes with a wagon to transport things between your car and tent).
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Season after season, the brand expands its proposition and taps into different occasions of use — from life in the city to outdoorsy adventures — experimenting with fabrics, weights and treatments in the process.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump taps Ben Carson as national nutrition adviser.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
He still tippy-taps in the pocket like a skittish rookie.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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The Her Smell director (and, relevantly, former Kim’s Video clerk) fully taps into his dark side for this sadistic little number about a community terrorized by a child-abducting serial killer.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
And yet, Doja continuously taps the well while adapting it to her own aesthetic, moving fluidly between sweet harmonies and nimble raps in classic Doja form.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Fast-casual chain Panera Bread has launched a brand-new fall menu that taps into Gilmore Girls nostalgia.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
But if Eldridge consistently taps into his power, the Giants will be able to live with the swings and misses.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
The company taps Alistair Blair to design the Ivoire line.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This week, Cardi B makes a bold return, Miley Cyrus taps rock icons Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood for a soulful peace offering, and Lola Young leans into her messy chaos.
—Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The great SaaS product is the one that taps into these core emotions.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
While dressing up as a colorful parrot or bold eagle certainly taps into Sagittarius’s desire to soar, there’s no denying that a chicken costume could be plenty cute, too.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Stop For Lunch At A Brewery Pareidolia Brewing Company has 15 rotating taps including award-winning pilsners, IPAs, and sours.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The Crash Detection adds peace of mind, and the setup with your iPhone takes just a few taps.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The new iPhone app taps into the appeal of being able to make a video of yourself doing just about anything that can be imagined, in styles ranging from anime to highly realistic.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Outhouses, potable water taps, and garbage and recycling disposal are nearby, as well as parking (each Otentik comes with a wagon to transport things between your car and tent).
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Season after season, the brand expands its proposition and taps into different occasions of use — from life in the city to outdoorsy adventures — experimenting with fabrics, weights and treatments in the process.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Trump taps Ben Carson as national nutrition adviser.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
He still tippy-taps in the pocket like a skittish rookie.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taps
valves
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To ensure this, veins below the heart are equipped with one-way valves pointing up toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 189,000-square-foot Cleveland County facility produces advanced valves, actuators, clutches, and controls for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles, according to Solero’s website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Taps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taps. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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