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 Godzilla Minus Zero stomps into theaters in Japan on November 3 and in North America on November 6. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 Joined by his crew, Shakur stomps him out before the stunned gamblers and boxing fans. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 The need for data Inside the headquarters of UBTech Robotics, one of China’s biggest humanoid robot firms, a silver-and-black mannequin picks up a box, stomps across the floor, and mechanically places the box on a shelf. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 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

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The line shuffles forward quickly, and my heart knots in my chest as Heartfillers are dosed to each person up ahead.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
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

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Byron Nelson stumbles again Normally an area power, Trophy Club Byron Nelson is off to a rocky start.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Camp’s turn here as a kooky neighbor who stumbles into an unexpected romance is exactly the kind of role that gets a room talking (and laughing).

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

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Read kicks this tale off with a meet-cute and an unconventional relationship, but finds authentic emotion and real social issues to power the characters’ journeys forward.

— Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The idea is apparently that 101 women will dress up like princesses and vie to be Mark’s girlfriend; once the situation becomes predictably awkward, Mark seemingly deems the night a bust and kicks everyone out.

— Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026