as in stomped
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 trampled
Women who could be trampled by men, conned, deceived.
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, three people were shot and one person was trampled during an incident at Community Park on Picnic Day.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The stock has plummeted more than 25% this year, swept up amid a broader software sell-off as fears of artificial intelligence disruption have trampled the industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The appeal was brought by a group of publishers, authors, and parents who say their First Amendment rights are being trampled by Florida’s House Bill 1069, which became law in 2023.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Last year, three people were shot and one person was trampled during an incident at Community Park on Picnic Day.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The stock has plummeted more than 25% this year, swept up amid a broader software sell-off as fears of artificial intelligence disruption have trampled the industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The appeal was brought by a group of publishers, authors, and parents who say their First Amendment rights are being trampled by Florida’s House Bill 1069, which became law in 2023.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trampled
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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
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On her final attempt, Gu stomped a left double-cork 1260 with a toxic grab, vaulting from sixth place into silver-medal position.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nearly every inch of the wall is stamped with finger and palm prints.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Trampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trampled. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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