1
as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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2
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
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.
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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
Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
From linework authoring and animation to novel brushing and stamping methods, this toolset facilitates the wide range of unique art styles and painterly effects seen across DreamWorks Animation films while providing artistic control at every stage of production.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The Valentine block stamping and printing workshop will be led by Nicki Fortunati-Warren, a multidisciplinary artist and bookbinder born in Italy and based in the Chicago area.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
From linework authoring and animation to novel brushing and stamping methods, this toolset facilitates the wide range of unique art styles and painterly effects seen across DreamWorks Animation films while providing artistic control at every stage of production.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The Valentine block stamping and printing workshop will be led by Nicki Fortunati-Warren, a multidisciplinary artist and bookbinder born in Italy and based in the Chicago area.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamping
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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That’s the sound of clogs slowly stomping back into the spotlight.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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For pretty much every gamer alive today, those first few notes induce an almost Pavlovian response — sparking an urge to grab a controller on your lap that isn’t actually there and bringing to mind comfortable, warm memories of stomping Goombas and riding Yoshi on a quest to save Princess Peach.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lina cried out, stumbling backward.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Apple has gotten off to a rough start in AI after stumbling in its efforts to deliver new features built on the technology, as promised nearly two years ago.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Stamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamping. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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