1
as in shuffling
to move heavily or clumsily
tramped wearily up the stairs after a long day at work
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2
as in stomping
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure
didn't mean to tramp your toes as I was running past you
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as in strolling
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
we would have happily tramped through the forest for the rest of the day if it hadn't started to rain
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Recent Examples of tramping
Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tramping
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So what better way to cap all that off than closing out the Oscars — even if the clip played while the audience was shuffling out of the theater and calling their Ubers.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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At Chicago O’Hare International Airport, a CNN reporter saw chaotic scenes, with passengers shuffling from line to line.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Expect to see crunching tackles, stomping recovery runs and heroic blocks from a 22-year-old centre-back who will be a leader for his country at their first World Cup.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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So, let’s circle back to the original question on stomping.—
Adam Cohen,
Oklahoman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Take pictures against the blue-green sea or spend some time relaxing or strolling on the white sand.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bubble was the softest in recent memory, with one team after another stumbling late in the season.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The club can continue stumbling through an awkward, uncertain moment.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Intense on the field but relaxed and comfortable away from the action, Lorkowski owns a natural sense of adventure and lists her favorite activity as hiking.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Gorge State Park is rife with heart-pumping activities, including hiking along its two-mile gorge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Dickey is a well-rounded adventurer, with deep climbing and canyoneering experience, her niche is highlining, which involves walking a narrow line rigged high above the earth.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor activities may require some flexibility, but brief wet periods shouldn’t disrupt plans for walking the beach, shopping or dining outside.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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For a club that spent its early MLS years wandering through mediocrity, Pareja became the steady hand that finally made Orlando City a consistent contender.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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But instead, the young bride was wandering the streets of London in the June heat, frustrated and distraught.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tramping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tramping. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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