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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
D’Angelo’s dark caramel physique was trim; his hair looked like a cross between corner-stoop braids and Bob Marley’s Natty Dread period.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Daniels said, arguing that no past Republicans would’ve stooped to such a level.
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Virgadamo arrived a minute after the call and found the child, named Roman, held by his mother, who was standing on the stoop outside the house.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoop
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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.—
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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.—
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And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.—
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Two red rocking chairs sit on their porch, perches for two black cats.—
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Financial pressure was central to the alleged control, Dan said, with members shamed for failing to give.—
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And Henrietta Caillaux was indeed shamed.—
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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.—
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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?—
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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.—
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Wendy is condescending, and even in their back and forth displayed all of the dismissive and snide psychoanalysis that Angel was alleging, but her inability to land zingers is always going to leave her on her back foot.—
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
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Both left office humbled, burdened with lousy poll numbers and facing a well of deep voter discontent.—
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“Stoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoop. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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