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
It was revealed in mid-November that his spell as Argyle would be the subject of a documentary, produced by Lorton Entertainment, which would also help drum up interest in the club.
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Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Kennedy has also done more to drum up unnecessary fear about COVID shots than perhaps anyone else in the country.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Other methods to drum up more money include an across-the-board 10% import tariff — essentially, a universal tax on U.S. imports that would be paid by consumers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
In recent weeks he’s been busy making the rounds on the promotional circuit, appearing on American talk shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show and popular YouTube shows like Hot Ones to drum up buzz for Squid Game’s second season.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Kennedy has also done more to drum up unnecessary fear about COVID shots than perhaps anyone else in the country.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2025
Other methods to drum up more money include an across-the-board 10% import tariff — essentially, a universal tax on U.S. imports that would be paid by consumers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
In recent weeks he’s been busy making the rounds on the promotional circuit, appearing on American talk shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show and popular YouTube shows like Hot Ones to drum up buzz for Squid Game’s second season.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum up
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View 1 Images Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have devised a biomarker test that can spot small amounts of clumping tau protein in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, which lead to Alzheimer's disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Suspicions rise amidst growing tensions in the city, and Cervantes, driven by an unwavering sense of optimism, devises a daring plan for freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ancient basilica, constructed between 78 and 84 A.D., once stood at the heart of the city, which was known at the time as Londinium, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Between 1631 and 1648, thousands of master artisans, painters, calligraphers, and masons from across Asia were brought to Agra to construct and embellish the 42-acre complex.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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Linda Gefen, Boca Raton The master of distraction Trump’s proposal that the U.S. take over the Gaza Strip and develop it into a beach paradise was concocted to distract us from his real agenda: demolish the government, replace federal workers with machines and give the savings to his rich friends.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Executive pastry chef Jess Robertson, Ian’s wife, concocts desserts ranging from $4 oatmeal cream pies to $100 banana splits.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Blade Booster was invented by German inline skater/entrepreneur Marcel Frerichs.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Shirley Temple was invented at Chasen’s, for the then-underage actress.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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