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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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
One person couldn’t resist bringing up the former Fox anchor’s memorably impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention, stumping for President Trump in 2020.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Villagers spend weeks ahead of time collecting roots and stumps for these blazes.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Verb
An item on compound interest stumped 71% of consumers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
One person couldn’t resist bringing up the former Fox anchor’s memorably impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention, stumping for President Trump in 2020.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
Professional stump removal can be pricey, especially if the stump is big enough that a few strong backs and a sturdy shovel won't do the job.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Villagers spend weeks ahead of time collecting roots and stumps for these blazes.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
Verb
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In an era of performative politics and moral ambiguity, Francis dared to speak clearly—and compassionately—about injustice, war, poverty, and dignity.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Your unique style could inspire others to embrace daring fashion choices—and to reach out for your expertise.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The formulation is engineered to absorb quickly, leaving behind no residue (yes, your clothes will be safe)—only a smooth, dry-to-the-touch finish that feels clean and refreshingly weightless on the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Let the vinegar run through the machine to break down detergent residue, mold, and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Between swapping lines, the two stomped along in rhythm as pyrotechnics framed the stage in flames.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The picture smacks you with mini-LED punch, deep contrast, and a 144 Hz refresh that keeps Valorant razor-smooth while AMD FreeSync stomps tearing.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging Trump's executive orders and actions taken by his administration, including the dismantling of federal agencies and the crackdown on international students involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Immigrant rights groups challenged the change on behalf of the immigrants and their sponsors.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Mountains of garbage are said to be visible from space and people have complained of seeing rats as big as cats in the refuse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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These killings doubled as cover for war crimes and a brutal shrug: what else to do with those cast as human refuse?—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How did the world’s two largest economies stumble toward a trade war that neither truly seeks and which the rest of the world can’t afford?—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 1857, Sam stumbled into the job that would shape his identity.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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The union will cover workers across the guild, including in departments handling residuals, contracts, communications, research and the WGA theater.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now researchers at the University of Maine's Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC) have figured out a way of using those wood residuals to create homes.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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