scooped

past tense of scoop
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 The Jags cut him last year, and Cincinnati quickly scooped him up for the practice squad. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The feature also scooped cinematography (Wilssa Esser) and art direction (Lucas Osório) plaudits. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026 Be careful not to overdo it; once scooped, the frozen watermelon will melt faster. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 The brand enters the category with the Kensi, a softly structure scooped shoulder bag, available in small and large sizes. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Without saying a word to her children, Janet scooped the shirt out of the sink and marched it across the kitchen, rosy splotches dotting the linoleum at her feet. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Develop your own flavors and choose between scooped or swirled for your favorite cold treat. ABC News, 17 July 2026 But many of those discs eventually found their way into secondhand shops and estate sales where private collectors scooped them up for safekeeping. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 The stretchy nylon/spandex blend dress features built-in shorts with easy-access side pockets and a low, scooped back. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
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Verb
  • The charcuterie board takes an autumnal turn with a jammy, spoonable condiment that pairs beautifully with sharp cheddar or spooned over brie.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The spicy tofu is delicious spooned and slurped up in one go, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of rice, cold soba noodles, or a heap of smashed or julienned cucumbers.
    Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Mullen said after the first burglary, not much was taken from the machines, as they had been emptied the previous day.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As Jackson was being tended to, the Eagles sideline emptied onto the field to surround the running back.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The collection also features a special Poké Ball Doughnut, glazed and dipped in vanilla icing, topped with red sprinkles and piped with chocolate icing.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Five hundred and ninety women have filed to run this year passing the high of 583 set in 2020 and 2022 (2024 dipped).
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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