1
as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed
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as in stamping
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure
stomping the burning leaves in a vain attempt to put out the fire
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Recent Examples of stomping
The goal will change depending on the game — whether that’s collecting tokens, moving pieces on a board, stomping Goombas, or putting a ball in a hoop hanging 10 feet above the ground.
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Han will be posted up by the Milennium Falcon and/or Oga’s Cantina, Luke will be stomping his Chanel boots in the marketplace, and Darth Vader will be force-choking dads in Grumpy tees.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Then there’s the people watching, from the tailgating to the communal divot stomping, full of dramatic sun dresses and hats with flourishes, seersucker suits and, yes, hats with flourishes.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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
Even exercises that technically don’t involve jumping, like heel drops (basically, going onto your tip toes then dropping down on your heels) and stomping at a moderate intensity, can create the force needed to boost bone density.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Wagner had a 26-yard TD reception in the first half that saw him bully and shed a would-be tackler before stomping through the defense for the score.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In Melbourne, seismic sensors at the Seismology Research Centre reportedly picked up tremors during the band’s performances — a rare but real phenomenon caused by thousands of fans stomping and singing in unison.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Lord was knocked to the ground with a punch to the face ― then his attackers descended on him, hammering his face, kicking and stomping him.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Han will be posted up by the Milennium Falcon and/or Oga’s Cantina, Luke will be stomping his Chanel boots in the marketplace, and Darth Vader will be force-choking dads in Grumpy tees.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Then there’s the people watching, from the tailgating to the communal divot stomping, full of dramatic sun dresses and hats with flourishes, seersucker suits and, yes, hats with flourishes.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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
Even exercises that technically don’t involve jumping, like heel drops (basically, going onto your tip toes then dropping down on your heels) and stomping at a moderate intensity, can create the force needed to boost bone density.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Dec. 2025
Wagner had a 26-yard TD reception in the first half that saw him bully and shed a would-be tackler before stomping through the defense for the score.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In Melbourne, seismic sensors at the Seismology Research Centre reportedly picked up tremors during the band’s performances — a rare but real phenomenon caused by thousands of fans stomping and singing in unison.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Lord was knocked to the ground with a punch to the face ― then his attackers descended on him, hammering his face, kicking and stomping him.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomping
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Around town, writers and directors went about their work with a kind of grim acceptance, like a farmer shuffling to his plow even as the tornado clouds above grow darker.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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This best-selling pair is ideal for mornings shuffling around the kitchen, foggy walks to the mailbox, and sitting through entire days of Zoom meetings.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
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Mercader pushed Trotsky to the floor and, running and stumbling, escaped from the room.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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He’s saved by a drunken Ser Arlan, who comes stumbling into the alley and instinctively follows his knightly code to defend the innocent.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Arguing with the guru, it was said, was a fool’s response, like kicking gold.—
Blair Glaser,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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LaMelo Ball kicking things into gear didn’t hurt, either.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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The newspaper’s attorneys accused authorities of violating legal safeguards for journalists and trampling on Natanson’s 1st Amendment rights.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hitting out at its northern neighbour, the White House posted an image of an American bald eagle trampling a Canadian goose.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pickleball has been smashing expectations nationwide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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With its riveting trombone and smashing rhythms, the music exhilarated.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Stomping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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