as in to disgrace
to descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity
the debate would be more enlightening if both sides didn't stoop to name-calling
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as in porch
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
the stoop at the front entrance is just big enough to shield a resident from the elements as he fumbles for his keys
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Recent Examples of stoop
Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the leap, and the unorthodox body contortion to simultaneously stoop low and guide a headed finish into the corner of the net, that will surely be an iconic image in Spanish football for generations.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Autumn Town, co-owner of Pete's Out in the Cold in the Irish Channel, started decorating the pothole outside the bar's front stoop in 2021.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Once bones are weakened, that can lead to back pain, loss of height, stooped posture and easy bone breakage.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the leap, and the unorthodox body contortion to simultaneously stoop low and guide a headed finish into the corner of the net, that will surely be an iconic image in Spanish football for generations.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
Beyond the original brownstone stoop and pint-sized foyer, the parlor floor has been opened up into a 45-foot-long great room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025
The big picture: Autumn Town, co-owner of Pete's Out in the Cold in the Irish Channel, started decorating the pothole outside the bar's front stoop in 2021.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
Verb
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The City Council opted to fill the vacant seat through an interim appointment and special election after disgraced former councilmember Omar Torres resigned before his November arrest on child molestation charges.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The inadequate person who disgraced the honor of our brigade and the Russian army, who mocked his fellow soldiers, was detained and placed in custody.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to Josef, a preliminary investigation determined that the incident started inside the residence and continued outside onto the front porch of the home.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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The rooftop balcony was built in lieu of a front porch because of the violence in the neighborhood, Williams said.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Books are ‘inherently political,’ readers, authors argue Capehart agrees that books can be political, but didn't like how the conversation unfolded in November, shaming users who didn't want to participate.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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If so, have you ever been judged or shamed for your messiness?—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The National Gallery of Art for the United States of America did not deign to acquire an example of Native American painting until 2020.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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But cry not for the titans of industry who deign to take on government work.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
28 Nov. 2024
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Worse still, at least in the eyes of the Internet, Lively committed the heinous crime of being slightly condescending in interviews sometimes.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
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Most Americans and Canadians are beyond fed up with the anti-business and anti-democracy policies of condescending leadership.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orange County Register,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dani felt humbled, as if singled out by the heavens.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Also, there’s something uniquely humbling about catching your gaze in the mirror after what felt like a great conversation with a potential professional connection, only to realize your teeth and mouth are stained purple from that glass of wine in your hand.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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