tap

Example Sentences

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That’s partially why I felt a sense of dread when I saw my neighbor had done more than give the Vibe a love tap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Big companies and startups, chafing at rapidly escalating artificial intelligence costs, are increasingly turning to tools that tap in to cheaper AI models, including some from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The reunion show also gives Mis-Teeq the chance to tap into the wave of nineties and noughties nostalgia that's found its way into TikTok and Instagram feeds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

You can see when someone’s trying to tap, tap, tap on a deal.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I tap my silver juice box against hers.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller