1. running away suddenly in a panic (of animals or people)
Usage: present participle of stampede
2. causing animals or people to run away suddenly in panic
Usage: present participle of stampede

1. a sudden panicked rush of animals or people
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The cattle were stampeding across the field after hearing the thunder.
• Loud fireworks sent the horses stampeding toward the barn.
• The crowd began stampeding toward the exits when the alarm sounded.
• The stampeding buffalo created a cloud of dust on the plains.
• She was accidentally caught in the stampeding crowd at the concert.
• The stampeding of the herd damaged several fences.
• Nothing could stop the stampeding once it began.