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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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Visitors to Pike Place Market can fortify themselves with a bracing to-go cup at Rachel’s Ginger Beer or a scoop of cultured gelato from Hellenika Cultured Creamery, a nearly intellectual alternative to ice cream, before crossing the new pedestrian-only Overlook Walk.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The researchers scooped it up and brought it aboard the sub.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
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Noun
There is something uniquely joyful about ending the night with a scoop of ice cream from An’s Dry Cleaning while taking in the neighborhood energy.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Visitors to Pike Place Market can fortify themselves with a bracing to-go cup at Rachel’s Ginger Beer or a scoop of cultured gelato from Hellenika Cultured Creamery, a nearly intellectual alternative to ice cream, before crossing the new pedestrian-only Overlook Walk.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Verb
After the water has drained from the squash, discard the liquid and scoop the squash strands into a freezer-safe bag or container.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
The researchers scooped it up and brought it aboard the sub.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
Noun
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In addition to the non-stick bread pan, other accessories include 2 knead blades, a measuring cup/spoon, and a knead blade removal tool.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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When sauce is hot, spoon over chicken on each plate.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Baltimore Police say Lunn was arrested less than a week later, after a person who saw a Metro Crime Stoppers flyer on the news called in a tip.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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TopicsVogue Parties Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Sammi Tapper,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
Verb
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As Hortiz mentioned at his pre-draft presser, fullback and tight end will be bucketed together in this offense.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Broadly, these can be bucketed into tech, team, and time.—
Ilana Yurkiewicz,
STAT,
2 Apr. 2026
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Questions about the rumors eventually reached Pixar executives.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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However, rumors surrounding the incident quickly began swirling with some in Dorit's personal circle questioning the legitimacy of the reports.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Verb
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For North American observers on the evening of May 30, the Blue Moon rises in the east as the sun dips below the horizon, with Antares glowing roughly 3 degrees to the lower left of Earth's satellite — less than the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Once the ride began, Ferrell pulled the nuggets out of his pants and even called for his camera man to give him some sauce to dip the nuggets into.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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