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
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The Padres have done such a good job of not stooping to their opponent’s level when the opponent was of a clearly lesser quality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 27 May 2025
In a way, the collection of plants currently sitting on the stoop of my Brooklyn apartment is its own little kind of victory garden.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
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Verb
The header was unconventional, stooping and scruffy.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The Padres have done such a good job of not stooping to their opponent’s level when the opponent was of a clearly lesser quality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Noun
The other Knicks fan attempted to pull Funke off of his friend, but ended up cutting his leg against the patio's stoop, according to court documents.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 27 May 2025
In a way, the collection of plants currently sitting on the stoop of my Brooklyn apartment is its own little kind of victory garden.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
Verb
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Terrorists masquerading as journalists disgrace the profession & put real war correspondents in mortal danger.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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Today, the camp is no longer disgraced, having recently regained its liquor license after a century; hence, letting Wandawega kick up her heels and raise some hell once again.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pascal, for his part, filibusters and doesn’t answer the question, apart from muttering about the porch scene, Bella and Kaitlyn.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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Back in front, the original portion of the house with its soaring columned portico and front porch entry has been updated to seamlessly blend with a new modern addition at the rear.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For a stretch, Browns head trainer Joe Sheehan wasn’t working out with them, so Vrabel started bombarding him with playful texts and selfies with the staff, enough to shame Sheehan into eventually joining them.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The key is not to shame yourself out of it, but to interrupt the loop.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These days, Infantino rarely deigns to attend conventional press conferences.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Forty years after making the generation-defining teen drama that saw his jock Andrew Clark thrown together in a Saturday detention with popular princess Molly Ringwald, nerd Anthony Michael Hall, bad boy Judd Nelson, and introvert Ally Sheedy, Estevez finally deigned to attend a cast reunion.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Almost all of the account’s posts right now are mimicking Donald Trump’s distinct tweeting style, replete with condescending nicknames, weirdly formal phrasing, and multiple-exclamation-point bluster.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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These can often be perceived as condescending, disguising advice within a seemingly innocuous question.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kuang sees possibility instead, as though academia is meant to be constantly humbling.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The experience turned out to be both humbling and educational.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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