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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed
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Recent Examples of stomps
Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.
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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
The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
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
The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomps
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At the sound of morning prayers, an older Clarissa awakens from this dream and shuffles out to her lawn, where the leafy bush has been replaced with the industrial skyline of Lagos.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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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
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This decision tramples those rights.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This element not only delivers plush cushioning but also retains energy for a certain kind of springiness that kicks fatigue to the curb.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Mostly depleted, the electrons then reach photosystem I, where another burst of sunshine kicks the flow back into high gear.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
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The Three Lions retake the lead 2-1 in the 43rd minute after Harry Kane smashes a header from Declan Rice in the net off a set piece.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Then the climax subsides for a lovely coda of strings, accompanied by a denouement in which the now casually clad, contemporary-looking singer smashes up her play set in the apartment where she’s presumably been brooding over all this stuff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Stomps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomps. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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