as in scooping
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 ladling
The style traces to Welsh rarebit (a pub classic of cheese sauce over toast) and found a second life here when the Younkers Tea Room started ladling its signature sauce over hamburgers mid‑century.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
More than three dozen businesses will be ladling up the cozy stuff this year, including a few of my favorites from past events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The highlight for many is the Clam Chowder Cook-Off, where local restaurants go head-to-head, ladling out samples for visitors to taste and vote on.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Muckey and another musician encouraged her to drink, at one point ladling alcohol over an ice luge.
—Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
More than three dozen businesses will be ladling up the cozy stuff this year, including a few of my favorites from past events.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The highlight for many is the Clam Chowder Cook-Off, where local restaurants go head-to-head, ladling out samples for visitors to taste and vote on.
—Pismo Beach Conference, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Muckey and another musician encouraged her to drink, at one point ladling alcohol over an ice luge.
—Sammy Sussman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ladling
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Summer jobs have been teenagers’ rite of passage for generations—from scooping ice cream and babysitting, to lifeguarding and bagging groceries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ladling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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