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scoop

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scoop

1 a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
  • an ice cream scoop
Synonyms of scoop

dipper, ladle, spoon
Words Related to scoop

skimmer

dessertspoon, soupspoon, tablespoon, teaspoon
2 information not generally available to the public
  • Come on, I know you've got the scoop on the story!
Synonyms of scoop

book, dope, inside, lowdown, tip
Words Related to scoop

dirt, dish, gossip, rumor, story

hint, pointer

information, intelligence, news, tidings, word
Near Antonyms of scoop

ancient history, open secret

scoop

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid
  • scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
Synonyms of scoop

bucket, dip, lade, ladle, spoon
Words Related to scoop

bail

deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust

bleed, draw (off)

dish

slop

decant, draw, pump, siphon (also syphon), suction
Near Antonyms of scoop

pour

fill

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