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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Dier was stooping slightly but the Portuguese midfielder’s leg was at least chest-high.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This position involves stooping, lifting and consolidating large bags of recycling and refuse.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The show, known for its Emmy Award winning costumes, was quick to help conceal Coon’s pregnancy without stooping to TV gimmicks.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 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
High-torque joints in the waist enable deep squatting and stooping, supporting operations that require strength and flexibility.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Dier was stooping slightly but the Portuguese midfielder’s leg was at least chest-high.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This position involves stooping, lifting and consolidating large bags of recycling and refuse.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The show, known for its Emmy Award winning costumes, was quick to help conceal Coon’s pregnancy without stooping to TV gimmicks.
—Avalon Hester, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 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
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The plotting becomes needlessly complicated at times, such as with Jack becoming a local hero after foiling a burglary, and later disgracing himself with a drunken tirade at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which leads to him being arrested and put on trial.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Nov. 2025
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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
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Through a mix of orders, shaming, and a whole lot of banging of the gavel, the octogenarian managed to avoid a nightmare scenario of one of his colleagues pummeling a witness.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … PARTY PATROL — Spring break party scenes turn ugly as cops ramp up public shaming campaign.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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
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Condescension, the most surprising of the three, now suggests someone deigning to speak down from their lofty height.—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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With bowed heads, friends and classmates wrapped their arms around each other.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead of your standard dress shoes, Styles finished the look with a perfect pair of minty-green ballet flats with bowed laces.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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In the dream, Moffo rebukes Minnelli for being condescending.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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During her visit to the Oscars backstage pool, Buckley, who also made history as the first Irish actor to win Best Actress, spoke about how extremely humbling and relatable the journey of motherhood and award season has been for her.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Champions League last-16 ties are only at the halfway stage — no team has progressed or exited yet — but no victories in six first legs and an aggregate score of Europe 16-6 Premier League are humbling numbers for English football.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Stooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stooping. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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