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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed
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Recent Examples of stomp
The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
When episode 8 opens, Maia is stomping around NYC’s Chinatown, eager to find a pretext for breaking no-contact.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Kelly Gorham / Montana State Communications In what was dubbed the biggest Brawl of the Wild in the series’ 125-game history, Montana State stomped Montana 48-23 on Saturday to earn its third trip to the FCS championship game in the last five years.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
During the play in which Dotson was injured, Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall appeared to stomp deliberately on Dotson’s ankle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
When episode 8 opens, Maia is stomping around NYC’s Chinatown, eager to find a pretext for breaking no-contact.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Kelly Gorham / Montana State Communications In what was dubbed the biggest Brawl of the Wild in the series’ 125-game history, Montana State stomped Montana 48-23 on Saturday to earn its third trip to the FCS championship game in the last five years.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
During the play in which Dotson was injured, Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall appeared to stomp deliberately on Dotson’s ankle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomp
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Even with my winter boots and sturdy soles, caution dictates a short stride, a shuffling gait end eyes riveted to the slippery ground.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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First, the sophomore shuffled back into coverage after showing A-gap pressure to intercept a Bryce Underwood pass over the middle of the field, ending a key fourth-quarter drive.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
Marc Lieberman,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Government agencies and businesses that invest in this training, and that insist every critical number survives a deterministic check, will capture AI's benefits without stumbling into its blind spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dodge, still suffering the consequences of axing the popular previous generations of Charger and Challenger muscle cars, saw sales stumble down 28% compared with the previous year.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Humanitarian norms are trampled, and civilians pay the price.—
David Miliband,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Freeze’s greatest success came while his Mississippi staff trampled the NCAA rule book.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bad Bunny kicked things off in October, and subsequent episodes have been hosted by Amy Poehler, Sabrina Carpenter, Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, Glen Powell, Melissa McCarthy and Josh O'Connor.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hudson’s performance kicks into a surprising dramatic gear, the actress’s playful Milwaukee accent settling into a relatively somber key, grappling with dreams dashed.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, tramping feet, shedding pets, and spilled drinks can take a heavy toll on our hard-working carpets.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 Oct. 2025
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The conservative impulse — skepticism of sweeping change, respect for traditions, wariness of unintended consequences — can prevent politics from becoming a moral joyride that smashes against the guardrails and calls it courage.—
Robert T.F. Downes,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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As Hodges stood there, scared and vulnerable, the man grabbed his baton and bashed him on the head with it, rupturing his lip and smashing his skull.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Stomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomp. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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