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
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Starkey, who is 59 years old, was given his first drum set by his godfather, Moon.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Jim McCarty has been drumming for the seminal band The Yardbirds for more than six decades.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Throughout the show, Sheeran often drifted to the back of the stage to lock into tight grooves with bodhrán (an Irish drum) player Eamon Murray, as fiddle player Niamh Dunne carved out fiery solos.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Starkey, who is 59 years old, was given his first drum set by his godfather, Moon.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Celebrating 30 years of immersing communities in African Culture with singing, dancing and drumming.
—Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Jim McCarty has been drumming for the seminal band The Yardbirds for more than six decades.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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As if things weren’t complicated enough, they are forced to work together when a hurricane barrels toward the hospital, which then goes into lockdown.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The San Francisco-area plant that Valero plans to shut by April 2026 can process 145,000 barrels of oil a day.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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Rice was quick to tap the next corner in to Odegaard before getting the return pass.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
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 shot banged off the wall below the goal line, which Hagens scooped and took it around the back for a wrap-around goal and the 2-1 lead.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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