drummed
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past participleof drum.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
drumnouna musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound. -
past tense formof drum.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
drumnouna musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usually cylindrical, body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks, and typically produces a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.
Example Sentences
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He has drummed with everybody and has these other interests and businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Irene drummed into her charge the importance of manners, religion, education and comportment, which serve Vernice well as she moves into a world beyond her hometown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
"We drummed it up pretty good," Daigneault said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
Builders have also amped up marketing and drummed up discounts to make newly built homes more attractive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
April drummed her fingers on the countertop and thought for a second.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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