stump 1 of 2

verb

Definition of stumpnext
1
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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2
as in to dare
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat when my grandfather was a kid, he and his friends would stump one another to dive into the local swimming hole

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stump

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noun

as in residue

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Recent Examples of stump
Verb
Learn more about why some stumps regrow and how to stop them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Martin also has the support of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who stood behind Martin’s chairmanship while stumping in Pennsylvania over the weekend. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026
Noun
But on September 18, 2023, Azerbaijan launched another offensive on the remaining stump of Artsakh, and the Russian peacekeepers did nothing to prevent it. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 This week, Tesla reported that an unsupervised robotaxi crashed into a tree stump while being remotely operated. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stump
  1. shuffle
  2. dare
  3. residue
  4. stomp
  5. challenge
  6. refuse
  7. stumble
  8. residual
Verb
  • Because tokenized stocks exist alongside stablecoins and other digital assets on the same network, investors can move money between spending, saving, and investing without shuffling it across separate institutions.
    — Malana VanTyler, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Lyman and her family stood to leave, and although none of them spoke, the sound of more than 30 mourners shuffling out of a quiet room was enough to halt the court proceedings for a moment.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of shuffle
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  • The cover-up’s plunging design featured a keyhole belly button cutout and a daring open back that dipped down to her butt, showing off the top of her chartreuse green thong bikini bottoms.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • From a classic approach to daring mixes, polka dots can work with anyone’s personal style.
    — Ángela Belda, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dare
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  • The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which ⁠can be used to refuel ships or processed further at refineries, to yield higher quality fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
    — August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Sleeping on your stomach or side presses your face into a pillowcase full of oil, sweat and product residue, which can clog pores, cause breakouts and eventually contribute to wrinkles.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of residue
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  • Each day, the women were woken at six, with the sounds of stomping boots and barking dogs.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There's almost a ballad essence to it, even though it's got that stomping kick to it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomp
Verb
  • The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • If confirmed, these findings would challenge the standard picture of how one of nature’s basic conservation laws is stored inside matter.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of challenge
Noun
  • Private refuse-hauling companies would also pay higher franchise fees.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Whether returning it or putting it with the refuse, do not serve it or eat it.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of refuse
Verb
  • Vulcan has stumbled due to ongoing problems with the performance of its solid rocket boosters, which are provided by Northrop Grumman.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing that would actually stop a person, a child, a wheelchair or a stumbling drunk from going straight into the water.
    — Joseph V. Sakran, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumble
Noun
  • And while some nights are replacing reruns of other shows, that means lower residuals for creatives, with broadcast reruns usually paying out the largest amounts for writers, actors and others involved.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing titles licensed to cable is super important for residuals for DGA and IATSE members and a big source of many members’ income.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of residual

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“Stump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stump. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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