as in spooned
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooped
Her flippers, each more than two feet long, scooped out sand and flung it to her sides in slow, determined strokes.
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Not knowing what else to do (and being a father himself), Robbie scooped the kid up and took him home with him.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Studiocanal has scooped the UK and Ireland rights for California Schemin’ and Bankside Films will shop the film to international buyers in Toronto.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
There are also desserts, such as scooped ube ice cream and green tea mochi ice cream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Just last year, Corbet scooped the showcase’s best-director prize for his more-than-three-and-a-half-hour-long epic The Brutalist, co-written with Fastvold, his partner in life and work.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Running back Junior Curtis bobbled the opening kickoff, scooped it up at the 14, veered left, avoided would-be tacklers, hit the sideline and sped his way 86 yards to a touchdown.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Scratch Brewing Ava, Illinois Shaded by woods on all sides, Scratch’s patio is ringed by a retaining wall of river stone scooped from the creek behind the patio.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Not knowing what else to do (and being a father himself), Robbie scooped the kid up and took him home with him.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Studiocanal has scooped the UK and Ireland rights for California Schemin’ and Bankside Films will shop the film to international buyers in Toronto.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
There are also desserts, such as scooped ube ice cream and green tea mochi ice cream.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Just last year, Corbet scooped the showcase’s best-director prize for his more-than-three-and-a-half-hour-long epic The Brutalist, co-written with Fastvold, his partner in life and work.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Running back Junior Curtis bobbled the opening kickoff, scooped it up at the 14, veered left, avoided would-be tacklers, hit the sideline and sped his way 86 yards to a touchdown.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Scratch Brewing Ava, Illinois Shaded by woods on all sides, Scratch’s patio is ringed by a retaining wall of river stone scooped from the creek behind the patio.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooped
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Empty Your Toaster's Crumb Catcher The toaster lever is easy to open, but in the rush of making breakfast, it rarely gets emptied.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The net is emptied net back into the water, minus the errant fishing lure which is tossed into a bucket among other trash collected for disposal.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The back of the dress, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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That rank dipped to 18th in 2024, when the Chiefs had 39.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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