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
Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Melancon emphasizes that the drum is the backbone of the tribe’s music, often leading alongside the Big Chief.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
But Franz switch it up here, with Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy from the original quartet, expanded with keyboardist Julian Corrie, guitarist Dino Bardot, and drum whiz Audrey Tait.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Nearly 90 minutes before the start of Saturday night’s match between San Diego FC and St. Louis City SC, fans lumbered down the supporters’ section to their seats behind Snapdragon Stadium’s north goal, drums in hand, and started thumping.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Melancon emphasizes that the drum is the backbone of the tribe’s music, often leading alongside the Big Chief.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
But Franz switch it up here, with Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy from the original quartet, expanded with keyboardist Julian Corrie, guitarist Dino Bardot, and drum whiz Audrey Tait.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Coffee and chocolate notes fuse with vanilla oak flavors from the barrel aging process for an intense and memorable drinking experience.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This cylinder was then placed inside the barrel, which rotates around it until it is toasted to a level three out of four.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For a bolder look tap two dots directly onto each cheek and blend.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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After the Trump administration tapped the Office of Personnel Management to fire federal employees en masse, a federal judge temporarily blocked it, citing OPM's lack of authority to fire employees at other agencies.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unlike a tin of Garrett Mix, which some could inhale in one sitting, this richer blend offers a shareable snack that could last through St. Patrick's Day and beyond. Cost: $45 for a 14-cup tin available online at local Garrett shops.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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The aluminum container is about the size of a lip balm tin and slips into a silicone ring with a keychain attached to it.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Frost had one great chance to tie the game in the closing seconds after pulling their goaltender, but Claire Thompson’s screen shot from the point banged off the post.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2025
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The junior midfielder banged in both goals of the Farmers’ 2-0 victory over crosstown opponent Mt. Eden.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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