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
And, as Fortune’s Sharon Goldman scooped last week, OpenAI has stepped in to fill the void.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The model sported a simple, body-hugging navy dress with a low scooped back.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Later in the meal, Martha gladly scooped caviar off Snoop's plate before showing him how to twirl his pasta using a fork and spoon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Romeo Gomez got creative and hand-scooped the salt-sand combination from the Department of Public Works into a grocery bag to bring home to prepare for rain and snow Wednesday night.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Senate Democrats are hinting at hearings on the Justice Department’s antitrust drama and, as Semafor’s Rohan Goswami scooped this morning, warning David Ellison not to misplace any communications between Paramount and the president.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 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
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
The model sported a simple, body-hugging navy dress with a low scooped back.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Then they were scooped from the pot and set on a plate to rest, glistening and congealed, revealing the color of the filling within.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
This eclipses the previous record for a film by a Black director, held by Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which scooped two awards in 2014.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Later in the meal, Martha gladly scooped caviar off Snoop's plate before showing him how to twirl his pasta using a fork and spoon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Romeo Gomez got creative and hand-scooped the salt-sand combination from the Department of Public Works into a grocery bag to bring home to prepare for rain and snow Wednesday night.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Senate Democrats are hinting at hearings on the Justice Department’s antitrust drama and, as Semafor’s Rohan Goswami scooped this morning, warning David Ellison not to misplace any communications between Paramount and the president.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooped
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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
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Williams also had access to the victim's secondary residence, and when officers got there, police said jewelry boxes were emptied and rummaged through and other items were missing.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Normally jammed with oil tankers and cargo ships, it has been nearly emptied by Iran's threat to attack vessels, sending oil and gas prices surging.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Shares of Oracle have dipped 21% this year, swept up in a broader sell-off targeting the technology industry upon fears of artificial intelligence disruption.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Morning temperatures dipped to the mid-50s, but that's already a good 10-15 degrees warmer than our average high today.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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