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 Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 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

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In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
An exhibition game also shuffles the storylines — some players emerge, others might fade.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffles

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In the movie, the two actors first cross paths when Ledger’s character stumbles upon Bettany, who is fully naked, strolling through the streets after losing his clothes and money from gambling.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Shortly after, a young man stumbles towards Pat from the direction of the pub, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of stumbles

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That is less than half as many as the set that produced many of his signature smashes and turned him into a chart-topper.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For now, Paramount isn’t producing the billion-dollar box office smashes that drive millions of butts into theater seats (not to mention robust sales of novelty popcorn buckets).

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026