tap

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If they would need to tap into retirement or other savings to afford it, they should know it’s OK to charge their child rent at an agreed-upon amount, financial experts say.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The acquisition aims to help clients build AI agents and tap into growing demand for AI-powered autonomous tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Justice Department staff saw murky drinking water come out of the tap in the women’s housing unit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

This gives the heart a bigger job of pumping it around the body and it copes by dialling up the blood pressure - a bit like cranking the tap on a garden hose pipe.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I tap people, holding my middle and announcing, “Gippy tummy. Need the loo.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin