: the act, process, or means by which something is tapped
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Finger tapping, rooted in the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a simple, discreet method that acts as a mental reset button, breaking the cycle of overthinking.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Not to be counted out, Suzie went full Toot, tapping and Charleston-ing her way into the judges’ hearts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
Joanna Slaney, associate vice president for political affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund, said that groups like hers are particularly concerned about Trump tapping Vought to serve as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's tapping of billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Department of Education has been criticized by educators.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Not to be counted out, Suzie went full Toot, tapping and Charleston-ing her way into the judges’ hearts.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025
Joanna Slaney, associate vice president for political affairs at the Environmental Defense Fund, said that groups like hers are particularly concerned about Trump tapping Vought to serve as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's tapping of billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Department of Education has been criticized by educators.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Tapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapping. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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