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
Hegseth is believed to be meeting with Republican senators, including Ernst, in an effort to drum up support for his nomination.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
These conditions can drum up gale-force winds that in turn create large waves.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Bhad Bhabie’s mother, Barbara Ann Bregoli, would blast blogger and media personality Perez Hilton for accusing her daughter of lying about being diagnosed with cancer in an attempt to drum up publicity and sympathy.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Zelensky spent recent weeks trying to drum up additional support but has so far been unable to secure consent to fire deeper into Russia.
—Kostyantyn Hak, Darya Tarasova and Sophie Tanno, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
These conditions can drum up gale-force winds that in turn create large waves.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Bhad Bhabie’s mother, Barbara Ann Bregoli, would blast blogger and media personality Perez Hilton for accusing her daughter of lying about being diagnosed with cancer in an attempt to drum up publicity and sympathy.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Zelensky spent recent weeks trying to drum up additional support but has so far been unable to secure consent to fire deeper into Russia.
—Kostyantyn Hak, Darya Tarasova and Sophie Tanno, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum up
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Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces a pair of bumbling burglars and devises elaborate traps to protect his home.JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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Their instructions to their designers, Ms. Han said, was to devise an interior that was clean, calm and clutter-free but also punctuated by creative details that were hard-wearing enough to stand up to rambunctious play.Tim McKeough, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Further, not all the patients took the highest dose of the drug, leading to questions about how the study was constructed.Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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That legislation authorized the Bureau of Reclamation to fund and construct the Central Arizona Project system to transport Arizona’s share of Colorado River water.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The troubling facet is that the story is entirely concocted and does not necessarily reflect what my dad actually encountered.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whether your recipient wants to concoct a tasty array of their favorite cheeses or stand it up for kitchen decor, this serving board will impress with its sleek appearance and durability.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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The story of Chandler is a quirky one that features chapters about everything from ostrich farming, to frequent car crashes after the automobile was invented, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dynamic ticket pricing was invented for games like that.Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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