as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
anyone who drums up a better way of doing this tedious task will make a fortune
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Recent Examples of drum up
The Survivor alum lied about his grandmother dying in a notorious, pivotal moment on the Pearl Islands season of the show in 2003, attempting to drum up sympathy from his fellow players.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Following a campaign featuring Bieber alongside the likes of Tate McRae, Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape has drummed up a long line of shoppers ready to add these lip liners to their carts.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
In other words, this is a horror movie that’s not only genuinely frightening, but one that parents in particular can relate to, drumming up not only the fears of childhood, but of adulthood and all that entails.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently visited Beijing, drumming up 600 million pounds ($756 million) of commitments.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Following a campaign featuring Bieber alongside the likes of Tate McRae, Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape has drummed up a long line of shoppers ready to add these lip liners to their carts.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
In other words, this is a horror movie that’s not only genuinely frightening, but one that parents in particular can relate to, drumming up not only the fears of childhood, but of adulthood and all that entails.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently visited Beijing, drumming up 600 million pounds ($756 million) of commitments.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum up
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And with more time to game plan, coaching staffs will devise even more creative defensive coverages.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In the minor-key variations, Lim devised some striking effects.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The principal action kicks off when Odell’s family discovers the curative properties of the unicorn and immediately concoct ways to monetize it.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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The idea was to create a Manchurian Candidate, or puppet, though Morris doesn’t think the government came close to actually concocting one.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Read: How Bong Joon Ho invented the weird world of Parasite Not much of Mickey 17 makes sense at first blush.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Greg Norman at the 1996 Masters is why Dr. Heimlich invented his maneuver, no argument there.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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