1
as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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as in stomping
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure
stamped the grass down in a circle
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Recent Examples of stamping
After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
This behavior may include stamping its feet, raising its tail, or hissing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The new leaders of Iran have swiftly moved away from the late Khamenei’s blueprint for protecting the nation, stamping their own, more extreme approach on Iran’s third Islamic Republic.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The body panels are plastic and unpainted, and so there’s no need for stamping or a paint shop.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new system is to replace the manual security process of checking and stamping passports.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
This behavior may include stamping its feet, raising its tail, or hissing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The new leaders of Iran have swiftly moved away from the late Khamenei’s blueprint for protecting the nation, stamping their own, more extreme approach on Iran’s third Islamic Republic.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The body panels are plastic and unpainted, and so there’s no need for stamping or a paint shop.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
The aim of the new system is to replace the manual security process of checking and stamping passports.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamping
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Having gone into hiding, Walt ultimately manages to make some things right before shuffling off the mortal coil.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The move comes one year after the team promoted Saleh to general manager after another round of shuffling in its front office.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Shouting, slamming doors and feet stomping are some of the noises that concern many home bakers anxiously awaiting a baking cake.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As anyone who's come within a hundred miles of the city will tell you, Nashville is a live-music mecca, overflowing with boot-stomping, fiddle-playing entertainment.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This includes people who do not know each other and who did not coordinate with one another to gather all somehow separately, hearing about Manhattanhenge (or simply stumbling across the crowd) and enjoying the view together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The video then shows Henderson stumbling towards a wall in the area, where someone can be seen calling for help.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Stamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamping. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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