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
Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The problem of always being on and willing to do better
In his second year of medical school, Ehrenfeld recalled being at an operating table with particularly sharp corners and stooping down to pick something up.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
If your entryway has limited square footage, let your fall porch decor extend past the front stoop.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The show, known for its Emmy Award winning costumes, was quick to help conceal Coon’s pregnancy without stooping to TV gimmicks.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The problem of always being on and willing to do better
In his second year of medical school, Ehrenfeld recalled being at an operating table with particularly sharp corners and stooping down to pick something up.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Joe says Kathy’s not home and to leave the package on the stoop.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
If your entryway has limited square footage, let your fall porch decor extend past the front stoop.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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The Boston City Council will start off the new year with a new president and a fresh face to replace disgraced former Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
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In October, King Charles, 77, took the unprecedented step of stripping Andrew's princely style, titles and honors amid a resurgence of interest in Andrew's links to the late, disgraced Epstein.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two red rocking chairs sit on their porch, perches for two black cats.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Financial pressure was central to the alleged control, Dan said, with members shamed for failing to give.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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And Henrietta Caillaux was indeed shamed.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Whether cutting in a brand new fringe, a shorter-than-usual bob or a fresh new color, a celebrity deigning to try something new often inspires the rest of us to do the same.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
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But what’s in it for the artists who deign to perform a show there, in addition to the larger SoCal markets?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some novels convey a pretense of collaboration with the reader or salute a familiar world; Bennett’s neither achieves this nor condescends to attempt it.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
31 Oct. 2025
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Narcissists are known for their sense of entitlement, self-centeredness, superiority complex, and condescending attitude toward others.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both left office humbled, burdened with lousy poll numbers and facing a well of deep voter discontent.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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