as in bowing
bending downward or forward
rested under the stooping branches of the willow tree
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as in disgracing
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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Recent Examples of stooping
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
To reduce bending and stooping, the beds should be at least 36 inches tall, said Aguilar in the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Mikel Merino used one of those runs to score for Arsenal with a stooping near-post header in March and in the example below, Keane Lewis-Potter of Brentford gets a header away from the penalty spot under no pressure as Chelsea are committed to defending the six-yard box.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
To reduce bending and stooping, the beds should be at least 36 inches tall, said Aguilar in the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stooping
Adjective
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James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.—
Aylin Woodward,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2021
Verb
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This isn’t about shaming those with access.—
Elle Wang,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The grim reality is that the ADL’s work has never really been rooted in tolerance, unity, and compassion, but rather in shaming and intimidating educators and activists.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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No racist stereotypes, no demeaning facial expressions, no bowed heads, and no broken bodies from the old Hollywood.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The composer also added synths to his orchestral score, as well as bowed metal, where a violin bow is rubbed against metal instruments like a cowbell or a Vibraphone, for when Roz has a particularly intense feeling.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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These can often be perceived as condescending, disguising advice within a seemingly innocuous question.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To be recognized by an institution whose graduates have shaped our country’s history through selfless service is both humbling and meaningful.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of the footage of Powell playing football as Chad or Russ, went straight to Eli for his feedback, which was humbling, to say the least.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Stooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stooping. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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