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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the seemingly endless parade finally ended, and the drummers and tuba players stumped wearily to their buses
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Recent Examples of stump
Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
His father had recently remarried, moved to Idaho, and started a tree trimming and stump grinding business in the area, according to his social media posts and the company’s website.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Claire Franken, TVLine, 4 June 2025
The latter question stumped Phoenix so hard that his indecisiveness actually began to draw groans from the audience.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
Hazards such as stump holes, ash pits, and hazard trees (snags) are still present within the burn area.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
His father had recently remarried, moved to Idaho, and started a tree trimming and stump grinding business in the area, according to his social media posts and the company’s website.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Noun
Now onto the finale: The first game’s Final Jeopardy! question surprisingly stumped both Victoria and Yogesh.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 4 June 2025
The latter question stumped Phoenix so hard that his indecisiveness actually began to draw groans from the audience.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
Verb
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From ones that incorporate fans to odes to classic binge-worthy TV, with the help of social media, everyone’s creative wheels are turning — and people are learning one new step after another, feet shuffling, turning, stepping with ease.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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The coaching staff shuffled its depth chart, handing extra reps to players who had performed well over the previous nine practices and deserved a longer look.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The cornerback shaded to take away the middle part of the end zone, almost daring someone to test him on the boundary, and that’s about when Chiefs receiver Jason Brownlee knew.—
Sam McDowell
August 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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There has, after all, been a lot of talk about whether Prince William would dare to do something that King Charles has so far been reluctant to do: taking away Prince Andrew and Prince Harry’s titles.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pan release was equally impressive — a quick flip freed the loaves and no residue remained in the pan.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Aug. 2025
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Because of that, the remaining residue isn't exactly pleasant to eat, according to the expert.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jenna Ortega has stomped all over the press tour for the second season of Wednesday.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some, snubbed by their companions, stomp off in a huff or peck adjacent fans instead, while youthful pairs looking to lock lips are thwarted by chaperoning adults.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The sport challenges participants’ ability to problem solve and navigate outdoor challenges, all against the clock.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging this law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Contaminants on the site—fuels, wastewater and human refuse—threaten to pollute the sensitive waters surrounding the site on all sides.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Among the refuse was the body of a newborn baby girl.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Wave have been fortunate that Orlando and Washington have also stumbled, keeping the gap small.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the Braves overcame an early 5-1 deficit in the series opener Tuesday with four runs in the fourth inning to tie the score, only to give it right back on a night when Spencer Strider stumbled, tying a career high with eight runs allowed in four innings.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But many within the union still say that is not nearly enough to replace traditional broadcast residuals.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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The company’s network of agents, many of whom start with little more than drive and a laptop, can earn tens of thousands in monthly residuals through the support GPS provides.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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