Synonyms of scoop

scoop 1 of 2

noun

ˈsküp 

1

as in spoon

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an ice cream scoop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spoon
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• skimmer
• soupspoon
• dessertspoon

2

as in tip

information not generally available to the public

come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tip
• rumor
• information
• book
• news
• poop
• lowdown
• inside
• skinny
• dope
• story
• dish
• 411
• hint
• gossip
• dirt
• word
• pointer
• intelligence
• tidings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ancient history
• open secret

scoop

2 of 2

verb

as in to spoon

to lift out with something that holds liquid

scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spoon
• bucket
• dip
• empty
• drain
• ladle
• pump
• dish
• eliminate
• lade
• draw (off)
• draw
• bail
• exhaust
• deplete
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• decant
• suction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scoop

Noun

Here was our Wednesday scoop on UM agreeing to a deal with Nike, one of the most lucrative apparel deals in college sports history. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Guests were shuttled to the Storm King Art Center, where we were greeted with Blank Street Coffee and lavender vanilla scoops from Laz’s Ice Cream. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Italian-French director Tommaso Usberti’s Before the War, a coming-of-age tale exploring contemporary masculinity, has scooped the Grand Prize at the 41st Venice International Film Critics’ Week. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Into the second half and Hincapie got in on the act, scooping over the bar in search of rugby points right in front of goal. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026