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.

Examples of scoop up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

In recent years, Hapag-Lloyd has beefed up its container vessel fleet via acquisitions, scooping up the 6,589-TEU liner business of South African shipping company Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) in 2022. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026

Kickstart your hair regrowth journey by scooping up the Mielle Organics Shampoo thousands of customers swear by for thicker, healthier hair. —Claire West, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026

All of that, plus the music, sports and branding units are on the table for the highest or fastest bidder to scoop up. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for scoop up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup