STOMPS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

stomps

verb

present tense third-person singular of stomp

as in shuffles

to move heavily or clumsily came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed

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as in stamps

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 stomps If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026 In the closing moments, Godzilla stomps his way to the Statue of Liberty, setting his sights on New York City. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026 Ellie stomps back to the crew mess to whine about it to Jenna and Ben. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026 As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas. — Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Idris the Valentine’s cow stomps in the footsteps of Squishmallows’ viral strawberry cow and the subsequent bestselling blueberry cow. — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026 Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomps

Verb

As though on cue, Wardrobe — my beloved, and giant, closet — shuffles over from the corner of my room, the mahogany wood groaning with the effort.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
As the entire Qatar back line shuffles closer to the goal, Jonathan David drops off towards the penalty spot to receive the cross in space and shoot first time.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of shuffles

Verb

Yet things truly take a turn one day after Miguel stumbles upon a boy, Felipe (Yago Andreu), chained beneath the old water tank near the witch’s old, run-down house.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026
In the first, a quick history tour revisits how bad Minions have been in their quest to find villains to serve, until one group lands in 1920s Hollywood and stumbles into stardom.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 7 July 2026

Definition of stumbles

Verb

The tradition of laying flower carpets — and destroying them when the procession tramples them — dates back two centuries and is popular also in Latin America, where elaborate sand designs are also made.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
This decision tramples those rights.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Definition of tramples

Verb

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022.

— Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Every 30 minutes, the wave pool kicks into gear to add a bit more excitement into the mix.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Definition of kicks

Verb

Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026