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
Officers scooped the eagle up using a plastic sheet, wrapped it in a blanket and put it into a cage.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Cooked in a dreamy cheese and mayonnaise mixture, the collards will be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The film is about a humanlike figure whose face has been scooped out of its head.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Sommerville made a hook shot, and Yates scooped a layup, cutting the margin to two.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets quietly scooped him up on a two-way contract after the second round ended.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In overtime, Marat Khusnutdinov scooped the puck off the boards.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Shortly after Methuen/Tewksbury killed off one of its penalties, its forecheck generated a turnover in HPNA’s zone that Ella Duffy scooped at the left wall and sent to Emily Barbosa at the left point.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This is the first time Bonds Cay has been up for grabs since the investors scooped it up 20 years ago—there is no record of them selling it before now—with ambitious plans to build an artist’s retreat, boutique hotel, luxury condominiums, and homes with private beaches, Forbes reports.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Cooked in a dreamy cheese and mayonnaise mixture, the collards will be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The film is about a humanlike figure whose face has been scooped out of its head.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Sommerville made a hook shot, and Yates scooped a layup, cutting the margin to two.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
The Nuggets quietly scooped him up on a two-way contract after the second round ended.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In overtime, Marat Khusnutdinov scooped the puck off the boards.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Shortly after Methuen/Tewksbury killed off one of its penalties, its forecheck generated a turnover in HPNA’s zone that Ella Duffy scooped at the left wall and sent to Emily Barbosa at the left point.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This is the first time Bonds Cay has been up for grabs since the investors scooped it up 20 years ago—there is no record of them selling it before now—with ambitious plans to build an artist’s retreat, boutique hotel, luxury condominiums, and homes with private beaches, Forbes reports.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooped
Verb
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is the last school year for the elementary school, which will be demolished when it’s emptied out.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The freeze developed as the jet stream dipped sharply south during a strongly negative phase of what's called the Arctic Oscillation.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Airbnb have dipped 18% over the past 12 months and are down 15% on the year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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