romp
verb (used without object)
to play or frolic in a lively or boisterous manner.
had romped
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past perfectof romp.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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This was soon after the Board of Elections had released the final tally, which made it clear that Mamdani had romped through the primary, but before the race was certified.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025
On Sunday, he was effective early, getting light contact and strikeouts against a Braves lineup that had romped to 15 runs and 17 hits on Saturday night.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2021
Second was the Australian Bel Sprinter who had romped home in the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill before finishing just over five lengths third to Black Caviar at Randwick in April.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2013
For the first time, Griffin’s initials were not chanted because he had romped for a touchdown or the public-address announcer had howled his name to the heavens as pyrotechnics went off.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2013
Back in the Everglades the wind had romped among lakes and trees.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
