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
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
More to the point: Who could deny the evocative power of an aging former president, stooped but vibrant, building homes for the poor, teaching Sunday school, simply getting on with the business of life after so many often-brutal setbacks?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Feb. 2025
The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The women in the group all seemed genuinely shocked at the revelation, but more so that Hassan would allegedly stoop so low.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
More to the point: Who could deny the evocative power of an aging former president, stooped but vibrant, building homes for the poor, teaching Sunday school, simply getting on with the business of life after so many often-brutal setbacks?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
The stoop was strewn with red roses, candles and framed photographs.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Feb. 2025
The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Some former generals involved in martial law decades ago had ended up in prison and been publicly disgraced.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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That until such monsters and secret policemen and fantasists of apartheid, are as abandoned and disgraced as the National Socialists, there will be war.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With spring on the horizon, there are many opportunities to enjoy the warm weather on the porch, patio, or deck, so furnishing outdoor spaces with comfortable seating is a must.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rustic accommodations for a maximum of 32 guests—available for full-island buyouts—add to the destinations’s throwback charm, with rockers on the porches and cabins with knotty-pine interiors.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Given the way in which the current occupants of the Oval Office treated another person, let alone a head of state, ally and, quite apparently, the only adult in the room, I was shamed to think my country would publicly bully the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy!—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her prairie witch carries the moral burdens of a bankrupt society that shames women and strips the land of its resources as well as its native inhabitants, leaving little for those left behind.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Toronto is one of only three cities that Sasaki has deigned to visit.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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As for the why David Lynch deigned to do this, the man explained his reasoning in a tweet.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The framing, blocking, and overall visual grammar have a condescending air, as if directors have surrendered to some insipid idea of who their audience is.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Musk remained unimpressed, dismissing Rubio with a smirk and a condescending jab.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tom, who will continue to work as a multi-hyphenate on the show she’s called home since 2007, was humbled by the reaction to the episode.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, reflecting on our whole journey, joining forces with EHG is both humbling and exhilarating.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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