Definition of tramplenext
as in to stomp
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure Isabel looked out her window and beheld the neighbor's Labrador retriever trampling her begonias

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Recent Examples of trample My family, pushing people away, trying to not get trampled. Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026 In Congress, Democratic senators raised concerns that Carr's actions had trampled on the First Amendment. CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Take to the streets to demand justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti and to defend a constitution that is in danger of being trampled by a new set of jackboots. Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026 In Congress, Democratic senators raised concerns that Carr’s actions trampled on the First Amendment. Audrey McAvoy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trample
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trample
stomp
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  • There were some cool stunts which traveled around the world, read in Italy Ghostface was stomped in the snow, Ghostface artwork and trailers were projected on major landmarks around the world, and there was a Scream house in the UK.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Or rather than using percussion, orchestra members stomp their feet.
    Adam Bell February 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026

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“Trample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trample. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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