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as in spoon
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an ice cream scoop
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as in tip
information not generally available to the public
come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup
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Recent Examples of scoop
Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
In the first couple of images, Longoria pairs her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Romeo Gomez got creative and hand-scooped the salt-sand combination from the Department of Public Works into a grocery bag to bring home to prepare for rain and snow Wednesday night.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.
—Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
In the first couple of images, Longoria pairs her lob with a nude scoop-neck top and a single-breasted wool coat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Later in the meal, Martha gladly scooped caviar off Snoop's plate before showing him how to twirl his pasta using a fork and spoon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Romeo Gomez got creative and hand-scooped the salt-sand combination from the Department of Public Works into a grocery bag to bring home to prepare for rain and snow Wednesday night.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
Noun
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The workshop will teach you the basics of spoon carving using traditional Japanese tools.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Use a wooden spoon to lightly smash about half the beans against the side of the pan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Locksmiths, tattoo artists and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last year.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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This short set pairs ivory glass with dainty gold chrome tips.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The data was then bucketed into six indexes—tax rates, quality of life, senior population/migration trends, quality of health care, job market, and overall value—which were weighted based on responses from a March 2025 public survey.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Dec. 2025
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However, the Warriors, aided by two timely Moses Moody buckets in the third, battled back to retake the lead, 91-88, by the end of the third.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Dec. 2025
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Shows include game analysis, predictions, player moves, rumors and more.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, unsubstantiated rumors swirled on social media that alleged local schools were taking severe actions, such as preemptive school closures, mass suspensions, multi-day detentions and prohibiting students from walking at graduation.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to the city, the program which works through the Open Rewards app on Apple and Google app stores helps boost Southlake’s sales tax revenue when businesses see dips right after the Christmas holiday season.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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