as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid
the server ladled out the soup from a large tureen
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Recent Examples of ladled
Because of their first 0-2 start since 2014 being ladled over the alarming 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, though, this didn’t feel like a win that rebooted all the good mojo.
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Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Her legacy endures with the scarf-worthy burritos, burgers, smothered fries and tamales, most of them available with savory green chile stew ladled on top.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Baked in deep, rectangular pans, the hefty pies won over Idahoans with thick, airy crusts and oceans of red sauce ladled on top.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Her legacy endures with the scarf-worthy burritos, burgers, smothered fries and tamales, most of them available with savory green chile stew ladled on top.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Baked in deep, rectangular pans, the hefty pies won over Idahoans with thick, airy crusts and oceans of red sauce ladled on top.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2025
The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladled
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The Blue Jays scooped him up on waivers after the Red Sox designated him for assignment in September of last year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Other previous winners include Ezra Collective (2023), Little Simz (2022), and Arlo Parks (2021), while the likes of Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Dave and The xx have also scooped the trophy over the years.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Ladled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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