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
Baked in deep, rectangular pans, the hefty pies won over Idahoans with thick, airy crusts and oceans of red sauce ladled on top.
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Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
The mixture is then ladled over rice noodles and garnished with scallions.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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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Traffic congested in front as the last 15 seconds ticked down in a late scramble, and Dinkel scooped a puck at the point for a low-lofted shot into the pile.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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The top-end relief pitchers have all but been scooped.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Having some of the oranges spooned out and some sectioned made a texturally and visually interesting ambrosia.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 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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“Ladled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladled. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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