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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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scoop

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verb

as in to spoon
to lift out with something that holds liquid scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

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Recent Examples of scoop
Noun
With generous scoops and homemade flavors like Chocolate Fluffer Nutter, Black Raspberry, and Almond Bark, this small-batch, family-run shop is a true Syracuse staple. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 And to continue the trend for Charlotte’s running backs, Cameren Smith fumbled in plus territory and was recovered for a 72-yard scoop and score by the Owls. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
The dog wasn’t easy to approach, especially after rejecting Hawkins’ first attempts to scoop him up. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Other previous winners include Ezra Collective (2023), Little Simz (2022), and Arlo Parks (2021), while the likes of Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Dave and The xx have also scooped the trophy over the years. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
Noun
  • Lightly grease three ¾-inch-wide whisk or wooden spoon handles.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The actor shared an amusing undated photo of himself and Fisher posing with giant cutlery — Hamill held a spoon, and Fisher a fork — with their arms linked.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the weeks leading up to Halloween, Newman continues to share wig tips ahead of partying and trick-or-treating.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • On November 4, folks from each organization will share insights into their programs as well as eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and tips for creating standout applications.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Six months later, the internship — some of which bore all the glamour of scrubbing bird poop and bucketing hundreds of pounds of fish as dolphin food — developed into a full-time gig as a trainer.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Conversations among the passengers and Field School people started to become the focus, the fishing a distraction, and people starting giving the bait buckets nervous looks.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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