Definition of tramplenext
as in to stomp
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure Isabel looked out her window and beheld the neighbor's Labrador retriever trampling her begonias

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Recent Examples of trample Reilly has always written and released at the rapid pace of a man who expects somebody to come along and trample his plans at any moment. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige Alpine Club, previously told Fox News Digital that the turnstiles were installed by a local farmer after visitors repeatedly trampled meadows while flocking to the scenic overlook. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The bull lived up to his reputation, bucking Dias off before trampling him in the dirt in five seconds. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 As stated in this opinion piece’s opening, the App Store Freedom Act tramples on property rights. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trample
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trample
stomp
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  • The answer isn’t between stomping the gas pedal or leaving the car parked.
    — Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Handclaps, stomping percussion and a communal chorus create the kind of infectious energy that naturally gets people moving.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Trample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trample. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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