ladled

past tense of ladle
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. 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
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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
  • 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
  • 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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