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
The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
The next best choice is a top-loading washer with an impeller in the bottom of the drum.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Ringo drums on everything, buzzing with energy and charm, thriving on the camaraderie.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And the school created such a great environment for the kids to express themselves that my son started playing the drums and started dancing.
—Verb
Because some of the paintings depict a person drumming with their hands, researchers suggest the neolithic people practiced rituals in these areas.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for drum
Noun
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Oil majors have weathered a turn in tide over the past year, as crude prices retreated after initial support following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Western and G7 sanctions against Moscow’s barrels.—
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The fan gear was complimented by an assortment of spring denim, including barrel jeans, leopard and camouflage print pieces, and mid-rise miniskirts.—
Verb
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She recently was considered a leading contender to replace former Senator Marco Rubio in Florida after Rubio was tapped to become Secretary of State.—
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Chelsea looked on course to do just that but Marco Asensio’s equaliser — initially ruled out for offside — was awarded after a VAR review, the Spaniard tapping in from Marcus Rashford’s cutback.—
Noun
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And sure, while indulging ourselves with a $400 tin of caviar isn’t exactly akin to buying a tube of lipstick for most of us, the sentiment is valid.—
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Caviar service pairs with a pack of crunchy Bugles, and the oeufs’ tin recalls classic rock album covers.—
Verb
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Kindt was arrested on a domestic assault charge after he was accused of banging Hagen’s head on a night stand and pushing her against several pieces of furniture.—
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Several times during our interview, one of us had to speak up to be heard over the clanging of this or banging of that.—
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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