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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But faced with something brand new, even an experienced brewer can be stumped and spend a good deal of time and none-too-cheap beans trying to get everything just right.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Everything from the reclaimed sculptural driftwood check-in desk to the clustered tree stump tables to a striking 12,000-plant vertical garden, sets an elegant, eco-conscious tone.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Indiana was stumped by the 3-2 zone in Game 3, then made the proper adjustments to exploit it come Game 4.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
But faced with something brand new, even an experienced brewer can be stumped and spend a good deal of time and none-too-cheap beans trying to get everything just right.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
Noun
An emergency tree preservation order has been imposed on the base of the stump, the Woodland Trust said.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Everything from the reclaimed sculptural driftwood check-in desk to the clustered tree stump tables to a striking 12,000-plant vertical garden, sets an elegant, eco-conscious tone.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
Verb
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Bemused tourists attempt to shuffle through the acrid red and blue flare smoke.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Deep in the bowels of State Farm Stadium, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson and a group of his players shuffled into a concrete-walled space that had been converted into a makeshift press conference room.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Despite its intergalactic trappings and setting in paradise, Lilo & Stitch is a movie about things far more relatable to our daily lives than daring adventures or happily-ever-afters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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For anyone who has ever dreamed big and dared to say it out loud, Forever offers something rare: the chance to see your own mother, father, auntie, or mentor reflected in its characters.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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To prevent critters from making a vehicle home sweet home, make sure the interior is kept clean and with no food residue left behind to attract them.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The lightweight cream blends easily into the skin and is nearly invisible, so there’s no need to worry about any chalky residue.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Verb
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While wearing a mini tuxedo, Lorenzo slowly stomped down the aisle and paused at the puddle of petals.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Boston Haitian community joyfully stomped, danced and marched their way down Blue Hill Ave.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Village women are challenging that outlook by incorporating the bird into traditional songs and handcrafts.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 May 2025
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Ritchie's attorneys are challenging that decision in federal court and have also filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Across the 80-plus works featured will be early figurative paintings, abstractions from her mid-career period, and more recent works, some of which are adorned with refuse and allowed to hang free from the wall.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Russian spacecraft will remain docked to the station for about six months as it is refilled with refuse and trash by the ISS crew.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the only truly happy artist in Ira’s friend group — played to uproarious perfection by Stanley Tucci — isn’t even much of an artist at all but a shameless name-dropper who seems to stumble into constant success without even trying.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Still, many times, most seasoned and skilled leaders stumble from time to time.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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San Diego agreed to fund part of the project to divert the residuals away from its Pure Water plant.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The union will cover workers across the guild, including in departments handling residuals, contracts, communications, research and the WGA theater.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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