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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed
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Recent Examples of stomp
The sequel, which has the Ghostbusters facing off with the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian and his profoundly negative vibes, ends in a joyous celebration that brings the Big Apple together while an animated Statue of Liberty stomps to the rescue.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
When episode 8 opens, Maia is stomping around NYC’s Chinatown, eager to find a pretext for breaking no-contact.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Courtesy Kelly Gorham / Montana State Communications In what was dubbed the biggest Brawl of the Wild in the series’ 125-game history, Montana State stomped Montana 48-23 on Saturday to earn its third trip to the FCS championship game in the last five years.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
During the play in which Dotson was injured, Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall appeared to stomp deliberately on Dotson’s ankle.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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The unit was constantly shuffled this season, and the Trojans deployed six different offensive line combinations while still managing to have one of the most efficient offenses in the Big Ten Conference under position coach Zach Hanson.—
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
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Government agencies and businesses that invest in this training, and that insist every critical number survives a deterministic check, will capture AI's benefits without stumbling into its blind spots.—
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Dodge, still suffering the consequences of axing the popular previous generations of Charger and Challenger muscle cars, saw sales stumble down 28% compared with the previous year.—
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Many wild tulip species are threatened with extinction, primarily due to overgrazing and trampling by livestock, overharvesting of cut flowers, urbanization, and climate change.—
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By seizing power and trampling on fundamental freedoms, Nicolás Maduro gravely undermined the dignity of his own people.—
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Bad Bunny kicked things off in October, and subsequent episodes have been hosted by Amy Poehler, Sabrina Carpenter, Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, Glen Powell, Melissa McCarthy and Josh O'Connor.—
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Hudson’s performance kicks into a surprising dramatic gear, the actress’s playful Milwaukee accent settling into a relatively somber key, grappling with dreams dashed.—
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
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Over time, tramping feet, shedding pets, and spilled drinks can take a heavy toll on our hard-working carpets.—
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Agents told investigators that one of their colleagues opened fire Thursday after the driver put the truck in reverse and repeatedly slammed into an unoccupied car the agents had rented, smashing its headlights and knocking off its front bumper.—
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
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“Stomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomp. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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