as in devised
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 drummed up
Hughes has drummed up a blonde exmachina to save the day.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
However, Tesla drummed up excitement with the launch of its Robotaxi ride-hailing app, and its initial services in Austin and the San Francisco Bay area.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Fits in regards to role and skillset are questioned on every roster and trade ideas are drummed up for solutions to problems that may not even necessarily exist.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
The new podcast category drummed up minor controversy with the revelation that Luminate would narrow down the list of eligible podcasts to 25.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Natalie Burk drummed up 19 points to get Salem (12-7) to the finals of the Kell Classic in Swifton.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
This seems like something drummed up by producers.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
The Red Rocketeers drummed up the perfect response with a 12-play, 82-yard scoring drive.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
However, Tesla drummed up excitement with the launch of its Robotaxi ride-hailing app, and its initial services in Austin and the San Francisco Bay area.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Fits in regards to role and skillset are questioned on every roster and trade ideas are drummed up for solutions to problems that may not even necessarily exist.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
The new podcast category drummed up minor controversy with the revelation that Luminate would narrow down the list of eligible podcasts to 25.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Natalie Burk drummed up 19 points to get Salem (12-7) to the finals of the Kell Classic in Swifton.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
This seems like something drummed up by producers.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
The Red Rocketeers drummed up the perfect response with a 12-play, 82-yard scoring drive.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drummed up
Verb
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First canals and then locks were devised to guide boats around the falls.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Suno devised all the vocals, instrumentation, arrangements, production, mixing and mastering for all of Tempchin’s songs on both those albums.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Police said Wang had slashed their throats and concocted a story about arriving home and shooting at a fleeing intruder responsible for the killings.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They're beautifully constructed.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Producers had wanted to move forward with the location even after a contractor warned that the building was likely constructed with asbestos and should be properly tested.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consider, for instance, the Pomodoro technique, invented by a university student in the 1980s who was trying to come up with a strategy to work more efficiently.—
Laura E. Knouse,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Readers of The Meaning of Your Life could be forgiven for thinking that despair was invented in 2007, the year the first iPhone was released.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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