thrums 1 of 2

plural of thrum

thrums

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of thrum

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thrums
Verb
At SweetAbility Bakery, located in Nashville’s Woodbine neighborhood, each day the rhythm of the kitchen thrums to a little different beat. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 The series thrums with time jumps, heartbreak, joy, and family dinners that somehow always end in arguments. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrums
Noun
  • But if hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or plane hums keep you from getting some shut-eye, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Schumann Resonance Time Acceleration Schumann resonances are natural, low-frequency electromagnetic hums that form in the cavity between Earth’s surface and the ionosphere (50-600 miles above the surface).
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To convey alterations in tone, volume and emotion, a variable typeface is deployed, showing louder voices in a larger font and whispers in smaller text as well as different display options for pitch, non-speech sounds and music.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The 1815 whispers its elevated status instead of making your wrist scream for attention, and is all the better for it.
    Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Washington delivers the dialogue with a thrilling range from purrs to roars, all imbued with an authoritative swagger.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The River Coln murmurs gently here—weaving through golden buttercups and forget-me-nots, while plump ducks paddle lazily beneath canopies of willow.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • There have also been murmurs around Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler — but nothing more.
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • Your attraction energy sizzles with Venus in Leo.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Sure, there’s a slight flirtation revolving around the ability to talk to horses and a riff about hiding away from potential suitors, but the chemistry sizzles off the screen.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Thrums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrums. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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