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
Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 14 May 2025
One that clings to status, and one that stoops to serve.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Time, 28 May 2025
When the weather permitted, a young Robert Francis Prevost would play priest on the top step of a stoop, presiding over an outdoor Mass with a congregation made up of a handful of neighborhood children sitting on the lower steps, said Holly Boblink, 71, who lived on the same block.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Verb
First, Eric Garcia stoops to head home a cross in the 19th minute.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 14 May 2025
One that clings to status, and one that stoops to serve.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
That very first night, someone left a baby in the cradle on the stoop.
—Time, 28 May 2025
When the weather permitted, a young Robert Francis Prevost would play priest on the top step of a stoop, presiding over an outdoor Mass with a congregation made up of a handful of neighborhood children sitting on the lower steps, said Holly Boblink, 71, who lived on the same block.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
Verb
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The fight has provided fodder for Democrats, who are calling for an investigation into Trump’s alleged connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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As the smiling Red Bull players mingled on the pitch after the win, the Galaxy’s players looked genuinely disgraced amid Vanney’s sharp stares.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Fronted by a useful porch area, the tiny house also features a spacious interior layout that's arranged on one floor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Verb
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These viral moments have resulted in Carpenter being shamed online, with some parents even deeming her shows inappropriate for children.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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My patients' stories—of trauma, desperation, and resilience—tell a very different story from the political rhetoric, which often demonizes the procedure, vilifies doctors, and shames those who seek care.—
Dr. Shelley Sella,
Time,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Forty years after making the generation-defining teen drama that saw his jock Andrew Clark thrown together in a Saturday detention with popular princess Molly Ringwald, nerd Anthony Michael Hall, bad boy Judd Nelson, and introvert Ally Sheedy, Estevez finally deigned to attend a cast reunion.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In perhaps the smoothest quarterback transition ever, Arch Manning steps in after two years of occasional starts for Quinn Ewers, who played well for Texas but wasn’t so irreplaceable that the NFL deigned to pick him in the first six rounds of last week’s draft.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lin shows scenes of Irene and Joe facing the judgement of members of their community, as well as condescending school officials trying to make Joe someone else’s problem.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The Biden coverup and the condescending male outreach efforts would have probably been enough to sink the campaign.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Next is a visit from a bruised and humbled Atletico Madrid, desperate to make amends for its opening blowout defeat.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Iran’s neighbors have plenty of beef with Israel too, and have populations that would be pleased to watch the Jewish state humbled.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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