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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The other applies to aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers with a capacity no greater than 20 liters.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound,christina Wilkie,megan Cassella,erin Doherty, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
David Chiu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
After John’s sudden death in 1980 at age 32, Jason began taking drumming more seriously.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Williamsburg is often thought of as the territory of elementary school field trips, tricorn hats, and fifes and drums.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The other applies to aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers with a capacity no greater than 20 liters.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound,christina Wilkie,megan Cassella,erin Doherty, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
In addition to his drumming duties for the Gits, Moriarty handled the band’s booking for gigs to play at.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
After John’s sudden death in 1980 at age 32, Jason began taking drumming more seriously.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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Brent, the global benchmark, was hovering around $63 a barrel, the lowest since April 2021, before also gaining slightly.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dunham, 38, has been tapped to co-write the book with playwright Jessica Huang, according to Billboard, which was the first to report the news.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Wheeldon will helm direction and choreography for the production, while Tom Kitt has been tapped for music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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My grandfather even owned a tin mine, so that history feels personal, and Coolies Club captures the heritage well.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Once the van doors are shut, Miller, Nero, Porter, and multiple civilian witnesses hear Gray yell and bang against the van, shaking it.—
Steve Earley,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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The room began swaying and pictures banged against the walls.—
Muktita Suhartono,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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