stamp on

verb

stamped on; stamping on; stamps on
1
: to step heavily on (something) with one's foot
She accidentally stamped on my toe.
2
: to end (something) in a forceful way
The city council stamped on any efforts to build a liquor store.

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Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Since starting her studio in 2010, Lafferty has put her stamp on projects around the world, including design-forward workspace The Malin in Nashville and the Base & Boon salon in Riyadh and Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 The family made less of a stamp on this birthday celebration than usual. Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 28 May 2026 The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced the reissue of its popular Mister Rogers stamp on May 24. Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamp on

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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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