GOOSE-STEPPED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

goose-stepped

verb

past tense of goose-step

as in stomped

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The Bulldogs visit Arkansas, which just got stomped by Utah, to open SEC play Saturday.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Even when stomped into the mud by a 17,500-pound apex predator, dinosaur footprints rarely last long enough to fossilize over millions of years.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stomped

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Die-hards like my pals trudged on, buoyed by generational talent Mike Trout and the occasional flash-in-the-pan prospect.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The Carolina Panthers’ preseason trudged to an end against Houston on Friday night, in a game where neither team played their starters and at halftime the two teams had combined for three field goals and zero TDs.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of trudged

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The rule would require mail-in ballots to be stamped with official Election Mail markings and to be sent inside automation-compatible envelopes with unique Intelligent Mail barcodes.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
Another example is sheet steel, which is stamped into car body panels during the automotive production process.

— Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stamped

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The Ragin Cajuns marched down the field with ease on two straight touchdown drives, hitting four plays of 25 yards or more to do so.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The result was a sack of Justin Herbert, and the Cardinals marched down for a field goal and a 13-7 halftime lead.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

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