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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the seemingly endless parade finally ended, and the drummers and tuba players stumped wearily to their buses
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Recent Examples of stump
Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
Only one thing stumped me during those scouting sessions.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
Barbara Robertson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, the banks along Irwin Creek off I-77 by his office are completely bare except for the tree stumps, twigs and leaves left behind in the last cutting, and the few trees on his own property.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The pair seem to have put their differences aside, as Ron DeSantis stumped for Trump during his third run for president last year.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
Only one thing stumped me during those scouting sessions.
—Jeffrey A. Brunk, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Look for Argentine ant nests in shallow mounds and carpenter ant nests in tree stumps and other wood with sawdust-like frass deposits nearby.
—Barbara Robertson, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, the banks along Irwin Creek off I-77 by his office are completely bare except for the tree stumps, twigs and leaves left behind in the last cutting, and the few trees on his own property.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
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Then, around 200 million years ago, Pangaea began splitting apart, a geological breakup that formed the Atlantic Ocean, and eastern North America shuffled toward its current position on the globe.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Phillies can shuffle their rotation with the benefit of two upcoming off days.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The dual goal of these orders was clear: to punish law firms that had dared to cross Trump and to intimidate others that might stand up to him.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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While many bridal offerings can feel traditional or conservative, Vera’s boasts daring hemlines, modern silhouettes (her fall 2020 bridal collection saw a number of high low gowns, for example), and even the occasional splash of color.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The formulation is engineered to absorb quickly, leaving behind no residue (yes, your clothes will be safe)—only a smooth, dry-to-the-touch finish that feels clean and refreshingly weightless on the skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Let the vinegar run through the machine to break down detergent residue, mold, and odors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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And in the end, the untouched bread is stomped into the ground.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Balor stomped Mysterio, seemingly signaling a forthcoming break-up of the two longtime partners.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The playful, hands-on approach turned the tasting into an interactive game, allowing guests to challenge their spice tolerance against Buldak’s infamous heat.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Through this kind of immersive display, the BBP aims to challenge assumptions, broaden societal definitions of beauty and amplify the voices of disabled individuals within the Yale community.—
Jay’Mi Vazquez,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These killings doubled as cover for war crimes and a brutal shrug: what else to do with those cast as human refuse?—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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But even with some trucks rolling, the immense quantity of refuse is overwhelming and options for residents to get rid of their waste are limited and time-consuming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How did the world’s two largest economies stumble toward a trade war that neither truly seeks and which the rest of the world can’t afford?—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Eleni wasn't the only one who stumbled across the sale.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Counter this with $410M in feature expenses that are comprised of a $270M net production price tag (thanks to the starts and stops due to the strikes, and a fire on the UK set), a $111M global P&A and $29M in residuals and other expenses.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Over the Blaq Tuxedo and Eric Hudson instrumental, Kelly thanked his fans and addressed the lack of his own residuals.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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