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
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
And for the next generation of streetwear designers, his journey is a reminder that success starts with love, community, and the courage to jump off the stoop.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
There’s only been one particularly egregious miss — this volley from point-blank range in an early-season draw at Leicester City when Lindstrom would probably have been better stooping to meet it with his head.
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—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
The event is always free, and participants can show up anywhere along the route to walk, jog, bike, roller skate, skateboard or simply people-watch from a comfy stoop.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
And for the next generation of streetwear designers, his journey is a reminder that success starts with love, community, and the courage to jump off the stoop.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
Verb
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The allegations echoed the earlier influence-peddling scandal surrounding disgraced former President Park Geun-hye, which led to nationwide protests in 2017 and the impeachment of South Korea’s first female President.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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Nor is there much of the more physical kind, despite myriad stunt personnel cascading off porches and second-story balconies with lethal bullet wounds.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The resort’s family-friendly adventure tents are spacious, with several configurations of beds and bedroom furniture, cozy fire pits, heaters, and big front porches that invite hangouts.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 26-year-old woman had taken to the platform on April 16 to shame how her boyfriend had been dismissing her long-term domestic efforts at home.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel brings nuance to communities that have been ravaged by extractive capitalism and then shamed for their victimization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tesla, which dissolved its public relations team in 2020 and only deigned to expand its advertising in 2024 after years of Musk acting as a one-man marketing department, has been unable or unwilling to push back against these commentaries.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 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
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Being a Hollywood romantic (and deeply insecure), Remick can’t help himself when his fellow gala attendees condescend to him.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ambassador, once he was done laughing, explained himself with the air of a man condescending to a woman.—
Nell Zink,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They are humbled by the depth of their own domains.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Both Jelly Roll and Bryan seemed humbled after watching these aspiring stars one-up them with their own songs.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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