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tapping

[tap-ing] / ˈtæp ɪŋ /


NOUN
tattoo
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Beacon is tapping in to the former, Somaia said, adding that there are advantages to the strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Rescuers quickly mobilized a network of volunteers and professionals from across California, tapping about 20 agencies to assist in scouring some 60,000 acres of woodland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

It suggests tapping your retirement fund before age 73 to help bring down your balances, along with your RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“How many members should be on each team?” asked Dr. Zinchenko, who was furiously tapping notes into her tablet computer.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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