thrum

Example Sentences

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You get a polite dotting of fruit, sure, but rarely that jammy, tart little thrum that only arrives when berries are given permission to fully collapse into themselves.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

And if he does, the country may not thrum for months with dissent and democratic fervor, as it did in 2016 and 2017.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2024

When she imitates the thrum of diesel engines that accompany most of her childhood memories, it’s with heartfelt nostalgia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

A subtly medieval score — distinguished by the thrum of a mandolin and composed by Jozef van Wissem — draws out a surreal dimension.

From New York Times • May 9, 2024

A deep thrum vibrated through the bear trap—THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP—and Owen felt a fresh rush of hope.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz