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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
Our baby happily clapped and stomped along, or simply watched in awe.
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Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Wildflowers are stomped to the ground during the celebration at an annual flower show where girls have been cultivated like flowers for generations.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
The pounding of Mary’s heartbeat becomes the stomping feet of the crowd at the high school.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the beautiful shot is destroyed when Stitch comes stomping and smashing the castle away.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Wildflowers are stomped to the ground during the celebration at an annual flower show where girls have been cultivated like flowers for generations.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
The pounding of Mary’s heartbeat becomes the stomping feet of the crowd at the high school.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the beautiful shot is destroyed when Stitch comes stomping and smashing the castle away.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
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For more on Marvel Rivals, our in-depth guides cover the best Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist characters, which are due to get shuffled thanks to the arrival of the new heroes.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Injuries forced Howe to shuffle his pack, and hit doubly hard as midfielders/forwards had to fulfil secondary positions, such as Gordon to right-winger or Joelinton from No 8 to winger.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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The likes of Harley and Indian have basically stamped their approval on these types of motorcycles, having jumped on the trend and producing stellar bobber-style bikes over the years.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Apparently, Ron had unknowingly stumbled into a deer chase by one or more wolves.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The under sticks out here considering Jim Harbaugh’s typical grind it out mentality and Houston’s stumbling offense.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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But with hopes for a democratic transition from Bashir's 25-year rule in Sudan trampled by the subsequent military takeover and ongoing violence, and growing international intrigue surrounding the war, the incoming administration will be faced with whether or not to remain neutral in the conflict.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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In light of the data, the Legislature should give their proposals serious consideration, while keeping in mind how the old system often trampled on the due process rights of defendants.Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The annual SharonFest, kicking off July 28, is a party with a purpose.Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 20 July 2017
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Indianapolis kicks off its four-game preseason schedule on Aug. 13 against the Detroit Lions.Mark Inabinett, AL.com, 18 July 2017
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The ebullient thrum of staccato snares, thumping sousaphones, and tramping shoes all acting in unison filled the gray morning air in the parking lot outside Angel Stadium recently.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The three of us tramped through stands of alder and shafts of sunlight.Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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That smashed the government’s forecast of 6.5% growth for the year, as well as last year’s growth figure of 5.05%. Exports, driven by electronics, smartphones, and garments, grew 14.3% in 2024 to reach $405.5 billion, and that helped drive Vietnam’s growth.Alena Botros, Fortune Asia, 6 Jan. 2025
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That was a record handle, smashing the previous year’s Super Bowl wagering in the state by $32 million.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Stomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomp. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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