on tap

phrase

Definition of on tapnext
1
as in available
possible to get At the meeting we discussed all of the options that were on tap.

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2
as in coming
being soon to appear or take place We have three new acts on tap for this week.

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Recent Examples of on tap And their upcoming schedule is unforgiving, with games against the Lions, Rams and Broncos on tap. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 The restaurant opened in 2012, and was named 36 Handles for its 36 beers on tap, according to its website. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Recent data on tap water quality has a lot of people paying attention. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Inside, long wooden tables and an extensive list of 50 beers on tap create a lively, old-world setting; outside, the street party adds music, games and seasonal pours. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on tap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on tap
  1. to come
  2. on hand
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  • Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than slicking the head in hair gel, Magallones purposefully keeps the product use to a minimum, allowing for natural curls to come through on top of the head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of to come
Phrase
  • Employee working with open food wearing jewelry on hand and wrist.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Sigourney Weaver was on hand to present the Icon Award to Theron, and following dinner, Judd Apatow and Ford gave the Vantage Award to Domingo.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of on hand

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“On tap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20tap. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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