tromped

Definition of trompednext
past tense of tromp
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as in stamped
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure the kids tromped my flowers to smithereens

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as in strolled
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the scouts tromped through the dell, mostly just following the course of the creek

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tromped
Verb
  • Making matters worse was that Seahawks defensive lineman Derick Hall stomped down on Dotson’s calf after the play, leading to Shelton shoving him in the chest and, ultimately, a one-game suspension for Hall.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Jenkins brutally stomped and punched Coto, who was severely injured and put on life support.
    Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Atkinson whipped his arm against the nearby referee before the whistle was blown.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • In an age when polarized politics have whipped extremists into a frenzy and disagreeing with someone’s views justifies physical assault among fringe elements, the assault on Omar is a new abysmal milestone of societal degradation.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The College was also spotted in episodes 7 and 8 when members of the Ton strolled through the Grand Square and surrounding areas.
    Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • My daily scroll stalled as a woman strolled around her sunny home, unlatching each window, letting the fresh air flow in despite the snow on the ground.
    Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Just hours before Saturday morning’s Shabbat service, flames and smoke licked through the synagogue, destroying at least two Torahs and many prayer books.
    Bracey Harris, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
  • When asked by director Marina Zenovich if there was a time when Chase walked away from his mother and stepfather and never saw them again, Chase pretended to swat a fly on his forehead, then licked his fingers as if eating the imaginary bug.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.
    Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Key Background The ranks of the world’s wealthiest people have shuffled in recent months.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.
    Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The bottle’s survival through two World Wars, the Great Depression and a century buried in a cellar is exceptional.
    Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Liverpool sauntered past France’s third-best team, Marseille, on their own turf last week, overcoming an incredibly intimidating atmosphere to breeze to a 3-0 win.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Searchers looked in backyards, knocked on doors and pounded the pavement.
    Susan Young, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Forecasters say damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.
    Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Tromped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tromped. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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