1
as in to stomp
to move heavily or clumsily
sleepily tromped into the bathroom, tripping over a pile of dirty laundry along the way
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to bury
to defeat by a large margin
sure, I lost the election, but I didn't get tromped, so I'll see you again in four years
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
the scouts tromped through the dell, mostly just following the course of the creek
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
tromped the bully, giving him a taste of his own medicine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples of tromp in a Sentence
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Recent Examples on the Web
But many braved the elements and tried to tromp home on foot.
—
Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 6 Jan. 2022
With that many people, having everyone tromp up to the main house to do their business quickly became untenable.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Nov. 2021
This shoe is ideal for anyone tromping around in wet terrain, providing the breathability of a sandal with the protection of a full shoe.
—Janna Irons, Popular Mechanics, 26 Mar. 2020
Wayne's version of Freeman tromps through the halls of Black Mesa with his cavalcade of fools, turning the entire self-serious narrative of Half-Life on its head.
—Emily Rose, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2020
See all Example Sentences for tromp 
Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, 6 Jan. 2022
With that many people, having everyone tromp up to the main house to do their business quickly became untenable.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Nov. 2021
This shoe is ideal for anyone tromping around in wet terrain, providing the breathability of a sandal with the protection of a full shoe.
—Janna Irons, Popular Mechanics, 26 Mar. 2020
Wayne's version of Freeman tromps through the halls of Black Mesa with his cavalcade of fools, turning the entire self-serious narrative of Half-Life on its head.
—Emily Rose, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2020
See all Example Sentences for tromp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tromp
Verb
-
Dinosaurs stomp past, ice ages come and go, indigenous people hunt for food.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
-
Barca's players stomped a collective 126.55 kilometers - almost six more than Bayern's 120.58 kms - compared to just 98 kilometers in the meeting between the two behemoths in 2020.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Another person was hospitalized after being trampled on while trying to run to safety, Bain said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Eight other people were injured in the incident: six by gunshot wounds and another who was trampled as the crowd frantically fled from the shots.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Some family members choose to bury their heads in the sand and blame the victim rather than the offender.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
-
Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy, an organization that provides resources to help Americans prepare for an undemocratic power grab, says his experience in activism has taught him that the solution isn’t to bury your head in the sand or jump to the worst-case scenario.Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
There was a college homecoming feel with members of the Divine Nine, the network of Black fraternities and sororities, stepping and strolling to upbeat music.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Still, the sporty jacket was stylish enough to wear for days spent city strolling thanks to elevated details like vertical ruching and a zippered split-hem.Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Nomi Malone licking the stripper pole in Showgirls?Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
-
In the series premiere, Rio licked Agatha’s hand in a sapphic (and slightly blood-play oriented) moment of intimacy, and the two also had an almost-kiss at the end of episode four.Quispe López, Them, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Once the road trip ends, Bronny will be shuffling between the G-League and the main Lakers roster.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
-
These relationships shuffle among the large, contentious staff — Mexican, white, Italian, black, Muslim, Albanian, and Dominican, a panoply of types whose individuality keeps the action lively, timely, yet unpredictable.Armond White, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Earlier in the fourth quarter, Purdy threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle in the back left corner of the end zone to give the 49ers a 20-17 lead midway through the fourth quarter against the undermanned but gritty Bucs.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
-
Quarterback Ava Flores threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Alynna Ortiz five plays later to make the score 7-6 after the Indians failed to convert the extra point.Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
So the 6-foot-11 center sauntered out to the sideline during live play, shaking a few hands and taking a court-side seat to the left of Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke as the crowd stirred.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
-
After its taste test, the bear snatches up the entire pumpkin, makes its way down the stairs, and casually saunters off with its prize.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near tromp
Cite this Entry
“Tromp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tromp. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share