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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Dier was stooping slightly but the Portuguese midfielder’s leg was at least chest-high.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Thieves steal packages left on stoops and doorsteps by delivery couriers, and typically strike when no one’s home, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Daniels said, arguing that no past Republicans would’ve stooped to such a level.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Dier was stooping slightly but the Portuguese midfielder’s leg was at least chest-high.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Shit, says Francie, sitting on the stoop as the book ends, looking outward at the land of the free, and trying, with one thin bony black hand to stem the blood which is beginning to rush from a nearly mortal wound.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
Thieves steal packages left on stoops and doorsteps by delivery couriers, and typically strike when no one’s home, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
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
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Then there’s the scourge known as porch pirates.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The night of the Eaton fire, Manning was drying ceremonial sage on her porch.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pornographic content addiction shouldn’t be normalized into acceptance or shamed into isolation.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Content promoting extreme beauty standards, unhealthy dieting, or body shaming also falls under these limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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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Bands like Bikini Kill and Bratmobile aimed wrathful lyrics and gallows humor at a culture of misogyny that plagued their daily lives, from condescending male musicians to abusive fathers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Susannah Fullerton on the French Writer’s Feline Muses La Chatte condescended to live with Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France, in 1873, died in Paris, 1954, novelist, actress and journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Known as a fiery driver for much of his career, learning of his induction was humbling.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2026
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England’s Test team are still licking their wounds after their humbling Down Under.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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