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
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniels said, arguing that no past Republicans would’ve stooped to such a level.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Peter D'abrosca , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities also confirmed that drops of blood found on Guthrie’s front stoop belonged to Guthrie.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Helm’s valley, though it is being grazed by herds, hunted across by packs and stooped upon from above, seems a bit – dull.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Daniels said, arguing that no past Republicans would’ve stooped to such a level.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
The man walks towards a doorbell camera, and appears to cover it with his fist before turning around and walking away from the front stoop.
—Peter D'abrosca , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities also confirmed that drops of blood found on Guthrie’s front stoop belonged to Guthrie.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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More Epstein fallout At least six more co-conspirators may be in a trove of documents related to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to two House members who've pushed for their release.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Johnson’s Law Department settled 176 wrongful conviction cases involving disgraced former police Sgt.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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In March, 2024, the couple was sitting on their porch, in Portland, Oregon, when a burglar, who was trying to break into a truck across the street, threatened them at gunpoint.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson negotiated global hostage releases, as well as shamed corporations for their lack of corporate diversity and failure to support voting rights.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the crystalline aspect of this one moment stands as a stunning reminder that — eventually — even the most powerful bully can be shamed by simple human decency.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Later in the film, as Cristian’s father disappears for long stretches of time seeking temporary work, Cristian pulls out a child-sized onesie from the closet in Olga’s guest room; her face collapses, her reaction indicating some palpable trauma the filmmaker doesn’t deign to overexplain.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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An empty mount later seen attached to the doorframe appears to match one deigned for a Google product.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s nothing condescending about defending migrants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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This phrase is typically dismissive, condescending, and a little bit haughty, even when intended as humor.—
John Bowe,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Only those with open minds, ready to humble themselves, and experience a wild, unpredictable time should join this space.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tebow said he feels enormously humbled by the day that Jesus went to the cross.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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