as in to tap
to strike or cause to strike lightly and usually rhythmically
absentmindedly drumming his fingers on the table
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Recent Examples of drum
Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 July 2025
These days, rather than using a traditional pipe organ, Christian churches have leaned more heavily on contemporary music, which consists more of guitars and drums, according to Robertson.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
In that band, Yates and McCrory contributed guitar while Fang drummed.
—Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Still, Trump has kept beating the drum about letters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 July 2025
These days, rather than using a traditional pipe organ, Christian churches have leaned more heavily on contemporary music, which consists more of guitars and drums, according to Robertson.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Sellers also drummed in productions for La Jolla Playhouse and San Diego Ballet.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
In that band, Yates and McCrory contributed guitar while Fang drummed.
—Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Single Barrel is self-explanatory; the whiskey is from one single barrel and, as such, can vary between bottlings.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The law had imposed a $200 tax on machine guns and shotguns and rifles with barrels shorter than 18 inches, and also required the federal registration of these types of firearms.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Hemp was brilliant at the Women’s World Cup the next year, having to tap in to her versatility when Sarina Wiegman changed her position.—
Karen Carney,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In a full-circle moment, McMahon tapped into his roots for the part, playing the Australian Prime Minister.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The Republic of Tea charges $14.50 for 36 bags of hibiscus tea in a metal tin.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Its off-size pre-rolls come in stylish green or white tins and tubes, while its charitable arm, the Bailey Legacy Fund, supports local animal rescues.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed the multitrillion-dollar legislation at a desk on the White House driveway, then banged down a gavel gifted to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson that was used during the bill's final passage Thursday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Instead of the Apple logo sitting dead-center in the circle, the suggestion is that a partial circle will be deployed, so as not to bang into the logo.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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