stomped

verb

Definition of stompednext
past tense of stomp
1
as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily came stomping up the stairs and tossed her backpack on the bed

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2
as in stamped
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure stomping the burning leaves in a vain attempt to put out the fire

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  1. shuffled
  2. trampled
  3. kicked
Verb
  • 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
  • Stop Scripting Development Employees need to grow into opportunities, not be shuffled into roles.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of shuffled
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  • The mascot broke through a barricade at that year's Sugar Bowl and nearly trampled the dog and onlookers at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of trampled
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  • Minnesota kicked a field goal on the ensuing drive to take a 17-7 lead.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The pint-sized pop purveyor’s rise to superstardom kicked into gear with the release of her first 2024 single.
    Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of kicked
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