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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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
For the past year, Michelle has run our Justice and National Security unit, shepherding the team through countless scoops and high-stakes stories with a spirit of calm and collaboration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
After twisting the two halves apart, gently scoop out the pit with a spoon—never attempt to spear or smack it out with a knife, Dr. Conroy says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The blend also contains probiotics (7.2 billion CFUs in a single scoop, to be precise) and a smorgasbord of vitamins, adaptogens, digestive enzymes and magnesium to keep you well and energised.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2025
For the past year, Michelle has run our Justice and National Security unit, shepherding the team through countless scoops and high-stakes stories with a spirit of calm and collaboration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The bat’s barrel veered toward Clemens, who scooped it on a couple of hops and quickly tossed it off of the field, right in front of Piazza, who had taken a few steps down the first-base line.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
After twisting the two halves apart, gently scoop out the pit with a spoon—never attempt to spear or smack it out with a knife, Dr. Conroy says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
Noun
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Using a spoon, cut the avocado in chunks and then scoop out from the skin into the bowl of a food processor.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
19 Aug. 2025
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit and chiles to a medium bowl and let cool.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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Let your teeth part slightly so there’s a tiny gap, and rest the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Joao Pedro continued a spectacularly clinical start to his career at the tip of Maresca’s attack with a goal in each game, and Gittens showcased some sharp skills and explosive speed on the left flank.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Indy Thunder-struck by SGA; OKC back in Finals command: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bucketed 35 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder into a 2-2 NBA Finals tie with the Indiana Pacers.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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On social media, rumors of Immigration Customs Enforcement operations spread quickly.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Speculation of a new era from Swift began on Monday (Aug. 11) when rumors of her 12th studio album were stoked thanks to the appearance of a countdown clock on her official website.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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