as in stomping
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 trampling
During the season from March to October, the shoreline is pockmarked with turtle nests that are roped off with pink tape to keep beachgoers from unknowingly trampling them.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Last year, visitors were documented throwing rocks at nesting birds and trampling nesting areas.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Today everyday Texans are feeling stressed about the economy, demoralized by an administration that is trampling on our constitution, and fearful that our government is broken beyond repair.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
According to News Karnataka, eyewitnesses claimed to see the large animal lift the driver with its trunk before trampling and fatally goring him.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Bromley are a freight train trampling opponents along their way with physicality, aggression and speed, alongside some occasional sprinkles of finesse.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The push by the county to change the law has been hotly criticized by some advocates who accuse government officials of trampling on victims’ rights.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This President has been trampling the rule of law from day one.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Just remember to pull over safely and avoid trampling the flowers.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Last year, visitors were documented throwing rocks at nesting birds and trampling nesting areas.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Today everyday Texans are feeling stressed about the economy, demoralized by an administration that is trampling on our constitution, and fearful that our government is broken beyond repair.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
According to News Karnataka, eyewitnesses claimed to see the large animal lift the driver with its trunk before trampling and fatally goring him.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Bromley are a freight train trampling opponents along their way with physicality, aggression and speed, alongside some occasional sprinkles of finesse.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The push by the county to change the law has been hotly criticized by some advocates who accuse government officials of trampling on victims’ rights.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This President has been trampling the rule of law from day one.
—Nik Popli, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Just remember to pull over safely and avoid trampling the flowers.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trampling
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That feeling solidified during their solo date, which included stomping grapes, exploring a winery and making a promise to open a special bottle of wine together one year later.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In the grainy video, an individual is seen appearing to throw a woman to the ground in the North Philadelphia alley and then hitting her repeatedly in the head with a brick, kicking her, and stomping her face, WPVI reported.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The Southern Section Division 1 champions faced top teams all season and prevailed, with junior Mateo Fuerbringer stamping himself as the top player for his class in the nation.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Trampling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trampling. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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