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
Studiocanal has scooped the UK and Ireland rights for California Schemin’ and Bankside Films will shop the film to international buyers in Toronto.
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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
Though they couldn’t be easily caught with traditional fishing gear, the silver carp could be scooped mid-leap with landing nets.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The move comes after the show scooped a number of major Emmy nominations at the 2024 awards including for Outstanding Game Show.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
While Rattler has tremendous physical talent, people have long questioned the mental part of his game, which led to him dropping all the way to the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, where New Orleans scooped him up.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Though they couldn’t be easily caught with traditional fishing gear, the silver carp could be scooped mid-leap with landing nets.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
The move comes after the show scooped a number of major Emmy nominations at the 2024 awards including for Outstanding Game Show.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
While Rattler has tremendous physical talent, people have long questioned the mental part of his game, which led to him dropping all the way to the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, where New Orleans scooped him up.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 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
Verb
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But the pans of food are about to be emptied.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Aug. 2025
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Acuña barked at Gusto as both dugouts and bullpens emptied, players spilling onto the field.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Lopez’s lips, Casillas dipped into a palette of mauves, browns and pinks, lining the outer edges of her mouth with the darker shades before using a glossy nude to fill in the space.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Job openings fell the most in health care and social assistance in July and also dipped somewhat in leisure and hospitality, Wednesday’s data showed.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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