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noun

ˈsküp How to pronounce scoop (audio)
Definition of scoopnext
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

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2
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
Del Rio-Wilson had an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jo'Shon Barbie in the second quarter, but Ruben Tshilombo answered with a 36-yard scoop-and-score and Gardner-Webb led 21-17. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The 4×4 has also been equipped with a bold body kit that includes a more aggressive front fascia, hood scoop, and even larger fender flares. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Maema Njongmeta forced a fumble and Thomas Incoom scooped it up on the kickoff to begin the second half; that set the Panthers up for one of their many field goals. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 Genius Sports’ shares are trading on the cheap, so investors should consider scooping them up now, according to JPMorgan. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
  1. spoon
  2. tip
  3. bucket
  4. rumor
  5. dip
Noun
  • Often, Shawn would stand in the doorway of his bedroom and watch the stranger eat off a tray balanced on his lap, arranging each mouthful of food on his spoon with great deliberation before bringing it to his mouth.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators recovered syringes and a spoon next to a brown powdery substance in the bathroom, as well as a handgun, two shot glasses and a syringe on a nightstand next to the bed, the report states.
    — Tracy Wright , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Insider tip For visitors looking to relax and not go far, book the screening room for your first night and enjoy your favorite movie on the big screen after a day relaxing poolside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Usually, the show gives us the total each crew member made in tips for the season, but not this time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bucket
Noun
  • Michael Douglas is confirming a rumor that has followed him around for decades.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Social media accounts churn out AI images simply because celebrity rumors generate clicks and engagement—traffic that can ultimately be monetized by the people producing it and the platforms hosting it.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rumor
Verb
  • Mainland Chinese equities dropped to a 13-month low this month, while the Japanese yen dipped to a multi-decade low in June.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s approval also dipped among Black and Latino voters in the poll.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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