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
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
On Mother's Day, Hafner's stoop was covered with flowers and cards, while her phone was inundated with messages from his fraternity brothers, friends and their parents.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Verb
Even the Celtics wouldn’t have stooped so low as to try to enact a ban on an opposing team’s fans.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Sometimes there’s no better way to spend a spring day than kicking back on your porch—or deck, or patio, or stoop—and simply taking it all in, perhaps even with a refreshing beverage in hand.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
By the evening, everyone shifts outside to the stoop, where Harlem pianist Warner Meadows and special guests close the night with live music.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
On Mother's Day, Hafner's stoop was covered with flowers and cards, while her phone was inundated with messages from his fraternity brothers, friends and their parents.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
Verb
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In recent years, Bilton produced documentaries about business and technology for Netflix and HBO, including a film about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Jordan and McClintock also bashed Hayden for continuing the anti-immigration enforcement policies of his predecessor, disgraced former DA Rachel Rollins, who is now running for reelection to reclaim her DA title.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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There was a fireplace, wet bar, and the porch—which faced the water—was almost as large as the main space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Nissan Rogue driver, Antwon Nahshon Brand, was also ejected and was found near the front porch of a home his car slammed into, partly underneath the car.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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There's no antidote to shame quite like making a movie like this.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Liberals, who unfortunately make up the vast majority of sports media, will celebrate athletes endorsing/hanging out with Democrat politicians, while shaming those like Dart that dare to be conservative and Trump supporters.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Generally, these were the likely second-rounders, although two likely first-rounders deigned to join them for a day on Wednesday.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Every baseball fan who reads your venerable newspaper knows this great Hall of Fame baseball writer would never have deigned to explain the Mets’ disastrous spring with the aid of these equations.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our tone of voice is conversational, not condescending.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Ross described strict rules and constant shouting from guards and condescending treatment at the detention facility in Louisiana.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In December, the proprietary model AxiomProver achieved a perfect score on the Putnam Competition — the notoriously brutal math exam that has humbled Fields medalists.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Tavarez, the Monarchs’ coach, was living in Hawaii during Monte Vista’s humbling 2025 season.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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