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plural of stoop
as in porches
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of stoop
as in shames
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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Noun
  • Where To Stay In Sunset Beach Hotels With its charming decks and porches, the two-story 14-room Sunset Inn is a dreamy place to stay.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Children were playing, adults sat on their front porches, neighbors spoke to each other.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Stoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoops. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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