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as in to stomp
to move heavily or clumsily
sleepily tromped into the bathroom, tripping over a pile of dirty laundry along the way
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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
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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
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
tromped the bully, giving him a taste of his own medicine
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Recent Examples of tromp
At the dawn of the 20th century, a logger played by Joel Edgerton tromps through the woods cutting down timber that will build a country which is rapidly leaving him behind.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
The Danish-made felt boots with rubber soles have proven to be the ideal inside-outside shoe, with ankle-high coverage that adds just enough protection to tromp around through a light dusting of snow or stroll along a woodsy trail.
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Lily Ritter,
Outside,
18 Nov. 2025
Our picks are based on first-hand experience testing in the field on real trips (alas, we don't get paid to tromp around the wilderness).
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Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Nov. 2024
Then, as people prepared to file out into the freezing night, many first stopped to tromp on the fake snow and greet the tall human tree — who obliged by shaking his branches.
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Jocelyn Noveck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2024
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
The Danish-made felt boots with rubber soles have proven to be the ideal inside-outside shoe, with ankle-high coverage that adds just enough protection to tromp around through a light dusting of snow or stroll along a woodsy trail.
—
Lily Ritter,
Outside,
18 Nov. 2025
Our picks are based on first-hand experience testing in the field on real trips (alas, we don't get paid to tromp around the wilderness).
—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Nov. 2024
Then, as people prepared to file out into the freezing night, many first stopped to tromp on the fake snow and greet the tall human tree — who obliged by shaking his branches.
—
Jocelyn Noveck,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2024
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The name Chelydra serpentina evokes colossal reptiles stomping through ancient forests.
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If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
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During a recent visit to the Armchair Expert podcast, the 42-year-old Invite director revealed that Goggins, 54, prevented her from getting trampled after she was unexpectedly bucked off her horse while shooting the 2011 space Western.
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The authors of this piece — a former federal civil rights prosecutor and a private civil rights attorney — have used both causes of action to punish state officials who trample our rights.
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But instead of trying to make the turn, Diene laid the ball off for Baker, who buried a one-timer into the left side of the net.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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The result is an elegant and very summery look that’s perfect for strolling around town, dining, or traveling in style.
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Officials throughout the state have tried to wrestle with the gray area e-bikes occupy — faster than humans strolling on the greenbelt but not quite at the same level as cars and trucks.
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In the end, none of them were fit to lick the boots of Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800.
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But the Carolinas have their own ways of making barbecue finger-licking.
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As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio.
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Pretoria responded to the threat of violence in June 30 protests with millions of dollars shuffled inside the police budget, tactical units deployed, and soldiers on standby.
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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California’s court systems have also thrown their weight behind the plaintiffs in the case.
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Hippos surfaced around us, elephants sauntered along the water’s edge, and an African fish eagle called overhead.
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The Princess Diaries actress proudly sauntered into The Albie Awards with her man on her arm back in 2023.
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“Tromp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tromp. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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