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as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily
came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed
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Recent Examples of stomped
As the latter stomped down the catwalk, Anok gave Gabbriette a makeshift haircut.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
At Stella McCartney, a pair of slouchy patent leather square-toe boots stomped down the catwalk.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
When Empower Field hosted the CONCACAF Nations League final between the United States and Mexico in 2021, the building stomped and shook like a Saturday at College Station, Texas, or Madison, Wis.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after, another group of gunmen, without any face coverings, arrived at the site, stomped their feet, and stood in a grid formation.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Just two years ago, the Broncos stomped New Mexico 42-14, and then fired head coach Andy Avalos a day later.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
But the Dodgers stomped into town this month and weren’t impressed with any of that.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Chastain, meanwhile, is the disruptor who stomped onto the scene in 2022 and surprised everyone — slamming contenders on the track, throwing punches off of it, riding walls into glory that baffled his competitors but simultaneously captured the collective race fan’s imagination.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
At Stella McCartney, a pair of slouchy patent leather square-toe boots stomped down the catwalk.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
When Empower Field hosted the CONCACAF Nations League final between the United States and Mexico in 2021, the building stomped and shook like a Saturday at College Station, Texas, or Madison, Wis.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Shortly after, another group of gunmen, without any face coverings, arrived at the site, stomped their feet, and stood in a grid formation.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Just two years ago, the Broncos stomped New Mexico 42-14, and then fired head coach Andy Avalos a day later.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
But the Dodgers stomped into town this month and weren’t impressed with any of that.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Chastain, meanwhile, is the disruptor who stomped onto the scene in 2022 and surprised everyone — slamming contenders on the track, throwing punches off of it, riding walls into glory that baffled his competitors but simultaneously captured the collective race fan’s imagination.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomped
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And after Paulsen’s five seasons in Washington, several of those Shanahan-tree coaches indeed shuffled Paulsen from building to building, staff to staff.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Backpacks borne and carry-ons in tow, travelers at Miami International Airport shuffled through serpentine security lines on Friday.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Three locations will offer free commemorative posters that can be stamped with your finish time.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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As much as Armas’ time was stamped by culture improvement and a high-energy playstyle, it was also marked by sustained roster turnover.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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But even on a night where Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards scored 31, no one was better than Dončić, who only stumbled when the Lakers tried to get him to 50 points.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Abdi stumbled, and only kept himself upright by leaning with both hands on his cane.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several people were being treated at the scene after being knocked to the ground and trampled as those in the crowd ran for cover, CNN affiliate KYW reported, citing officials.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some inmates beat and trampled a young corrections officer, Bill Quinn, and grabbed his keys.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rusev returned to the ring and attacked two members of the stable before Penta kicked El Grande Americano.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The officer kicked Banegas — who dropped the gun after shooting Chirino — and arrested him, according to the warrant.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, for Bieber at least, the Dodgers got the win, and the series lead, as Freddie Freeman smashed a home run in the 18th inning, for a 6-5 result.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Stomped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomped. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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