TAP Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

ˈtap

as in to drum

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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verb (2)

as in to drain

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely the oil company tapped that first well completely dry

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noun

as in valve

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid turn the tap to the right for cold water and to the left for hot water

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Verb

The Gilded Age has tapped six for supporting roles in Season 3: Dylan Baker (The Good Wife), Kate Baldwin (Broadway’s Hello, Dolly!), Michael Cumpsty (Severance), John Ellison Conlee (Boardwalk Empire), Bobby Steggert (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and newcomer Hannah Shealy (The Rose Tattoo). —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 Most executives agree that first-party data will have to tapped in order to capture the most accurate portrayal of how many people are watching a particular piece of content. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024

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The salon’s design taps into biophilic wellness trends as well as giving a nod to his roots in Turkey—from the Australian umbrella tree in the centre of the space to the towering bamboo shoots dotted around and glass vases showing hazelnuts and roots growing down from living plants. —

Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Digital versions of iconic movie characters interact with kids via swipes, tilts, and taps. —

Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tap