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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Phil Collins is no longer able to play drums due to a variety of health problems.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
As a Beatle, Starr drummed for the best selling act in the history of recorded music.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Noun
According to a bio, Dennis Ronald Bryon was born in Cardiff on April 14, 1949 and began playing the drums at 14 before forming Amen corner with beloved British guitarist Andy Fairweather Low (Roger Waters, Eric Clapton).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Phil Collins is no longer able to play drums due to a variety of health problems.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
In one cabin, the youngest children learned to drum and perform African dance.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
As a Beatle, Starr drummed for the best selling act in the history of recorded music.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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This is añejo tequila at its best, with a perfect balance between the agave and the influence of the barrel.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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The professionals carefully position a pistol in his hand, put the barrel to his temple, and pull the trigger.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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The luxury house last year tapped Thai actors Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, better known as Apo, and Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, as men’s ambassadors for the country.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Apple Music users can access their Replay by locating the Listen Now tab in the app, scrolling to the Replay section, tapping the Replay ’24 playlist and then selecting the plus button in the top right.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Choices include the classic version (packaged in a box or tin), limoncello, pear and chocolate, and panettone with pistachio cream.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The shape of the tin also allows for an abundant amount of filling.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Santo Suárez, part of a populous neighborhood in southwestern Havana, people went into the streets banging pots and pans in protest at night on Oct. 20.Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
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The pro-Palestinian demonstrators are waving Palestinian flags, banging drums and decrying Israel's yearlong military assault in the Gaza Strip.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Drum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drum. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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