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
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Daniel started playing drums in school and took music tech courses, then went on to pursue music production in college at age 16.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025
Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
He was introduced to drumming by The Who’s original drummer, Keith Moon, a close family friend who gave him a drum kit for his eighth birthday.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Osbourne initially excelled with dark, doom-and-gloom songs that fused often grim lyrics about angst, alienation and dread with crunching guitar riffs, thumping drum beats and his powerful singing.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Daniel started playing drums in school and took music tech courses, then went on to pursue music production in college at age 16.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
If another caterpillar wanders into their territory, these tiny critters start furiously drumming their heads, shaking their bodies and scraping their butts against the leaf—a series of complex vibratory behaviors to signal that their leaf tip is off-limits.
—Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
He was introduced to drumming by The Who’s original drummer, Keith Moon, a close family friend who gave him a drum kit for his eighth birthday.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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The intermediate wheel, power reserve differential, and reduction gear all seem to float on the left side of the dial, while the flying tourbillon is suspended at 6 o’clock and the double barrel hovers at 12 o’clock.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Greenery is everywhere, including wine barrels full of flowers and even a lime tree.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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That's because several amendments were filed by some House Republicans that would have tapped into the lottery's budget to fund other projects.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In my view, taking practical steps toward AI implementation can align with an organization’s strategic objectives and allow leaders to fully tap into AI’s potential.—
Claire Rutkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Add all ingredients together in a tin with crushed ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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This recipe can also be made in a muffin tin for single servings.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
Verb
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The most recent incident to prompt charges occurred Oct. 13, when Wolf reportedly banged pieces of metal and shouted homophobic insults at the occupants of a neighboring residence.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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Josh yelled while banging the kitchen tools together.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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