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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
But many braved the elements and tried to tromp home on foot.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tromp
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Instead of stomping their feet, her parents could simply say her name.Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
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Dinosaurs stomp past, ice ages come and go, indigenous people hunt for food.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Bears defense was trampled, to the tune of 213 rushing yards and its first game since Week 11 of last season allowing more than 21 points.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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There was also a ninth victim, who was not discussed at the press conference, according to the Orlando Police Department: That victim was a 26-year-old female who was trampled as people sought to escape.Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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So far, McLeod has strolled through Barnsdall Park with Ed Begley, Jr., hiked the Arroyo Seco with actor Dan Stevens and traversed the Bunker Hill Pedway with comedian Jon Gabrus.Raef Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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On the Thursday before the floods, after canceling reservations, Goss strolled through town and was mildly surprised to see residents stacking sandbags in front of doorways.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Most other social mammals groom by licking, but primates are unique among tetrapod vertebrates in our reliance on hands and feet for tasks many other taxa use their faces for, says Borths.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zia was licking herself and developing hotspots from itchiness.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once the road trip ends, Bronny will be shuffling between the G-League and the main Lakers roster.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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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
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Advertisement The homeowner the man was working for told KNSD that the accident occurred when the worker threw Christmas lights over the power line.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, both stars have thrown their support behind Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande taking up the mantle of the magically talented enemies-turned-friends in the movie.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Tromp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tromp. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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