scoop up
phrasal verb
scooped up; scooping up; scoops up
informal
: to take or buy (something) in a quick and eager way
Customers scooped up the free samples.
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
But Mundt blitzed and knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Star Thomas, scooped up the fumble and returned it for an 82-yard touchdown, giving the Warriors a 28-14 lead at the half.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Miami Herald’s analysis of South Florida property records turned up more than 50 homes scooped up by companies associated with Iasiello since 2013 for a total of more than $7 million, working out to less than $150,000 per home, on average.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This would leave Bregman on the market for New York to scoop up.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
But Mundt blitzed and knocked the ball out of the hands of quarterback Star Thomas, scooped up the fumble and returned it for an 82-yard touchdown, giving the Warriors a 28-14 lead at the half.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Miami Herald’s analysis of South Florida property records turned up more than 50 homes scooped up by companies associated with Iasiello since 2013 for a total of more than $7 million, working out to less than $150,000 per home, on average.
—Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This would leave Bregman on the market for New York to scoop up.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scoop up
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“Scoop up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoop%20up. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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