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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
Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The one who sat on a tree stump during recess and devoured novels.
—Jessica Berger Gross
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
Maile Keone, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Here are some quiz questions that stumped consumers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Verb
By my front door there is a rough-hewn statue of St. Francis made from a tree stump.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The one who sat on a tree stump during recess and devoured novels.
—Jessica Berger Gross
july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025
Noun
When businesses join forces, combining their expertise to tackle challenges that would stump or slow them individually, impressive innovations can emerge.
—Maile Keone, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Here are some quiz questions that stumped consumers.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
Verb
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All week, campers were shuffled from one activity to the next, mixing games, prayers and church services with lectures that coincide with lessons from the Bible.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Guevara, 47, has been shuffled through three detention sites despite Immigration Judge James Ward’s decision to grant him bond on July 1, according to The Associated Press.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Verb
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While most of the Midwest region (and the United States in general) was grappling with industrialization and the evolving social dynamics of the Reconstruction Era, in 1870, a young Louis Greater dared to do something that many would call revolutionary and bold.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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They are silenced, punished, exiled – for daring to write.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Give a final clean water wipe down with your cloth or sponge to remove any cleaning residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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Despite this, some experts advise against rawhide because of the risks of choking, digestive obstructions and in some cases toxic chemical residue and bacteria.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Denver posted a 16-4 mark through the spring of ’23, sweeping the Lakers, then stomping the Heat in The Finals to finally reach the NBA’s summit.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Footage shared online shows the woman stomping her feet and kicking her legs from the ground.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The four 18- to 20-year-olds challenging the age restriction have appealed that decision to the Supreme Court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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What’s wild is that Barrios is actually the defending champ here—and yet all the headlines are about the guy challenging him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Among the refuse was the body of a newborn baby girl.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Your hotel or rental's trash can is a much better place for plastic refuse than blowing away from you on the sand.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include shivering, memory loss, stumbling, confusion and sleepiness.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Nonetheless, everything in Yountville is a short stroll, or stumble, from Jessup.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Gately had testified as part of the grand jury that led to Measures’ indictment after he had been booked on a national commercial and initially received payment and residuals from it, but then did not receive the $6,500 from KMR when the commercial was renewed for a third time.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Lawmakers characterized the money set aside as residuals from pandemic-era American Rescue Plan Act grants.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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