stampede

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The wave of redemptions at private-credit funds is starting to resemble a stampede.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Will Bitcoin’s losses start a stampede for the exits in these funds?

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

That's when "a stampede" began for the main exit, she says, and Fred desperately pushed her ahead in the crowd.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The stampede to move to AI to offset tariff costs has put significant upward pressure on the costs for equipment, software and construction of hyperscale data centers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

“Lots of it fell down. And there wasn’t even a storm or stampede or anything.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson