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
Then, with under five minutes to play, Seahawks corner Devon Witherspoon knocked the ball out of Maye's hand on a blitz, and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu scooped it in the air and ran 45 yards for the score, setting off a party in Seattle.
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CBS News, 9 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
Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 9 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
Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.
—Literary Hub, 28 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
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One after another, people used the remaining seconds to share as the room slowly emptied.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lurie has focused his mayoralty on improving quality of life in the city and bringing back business to the city’s downtown, which emptied out during the pandemic.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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To remove the grease and grime, use a sponge or microfiber cloth dipped in warm water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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