scooped

verb

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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooped
  1. spooned
  2. emptied
  3. dipped
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
Definition of spooned
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
Definition of emptied
Verb
  • The gathered detailing on the backrest of this velvety loveseat looks as if the couch was dipped in chocolate.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The number for charter schools was 86,885 By February, the numbers dipped to 86,767 in charter schools and 232,428 in traditional public schools — 319,195 total attending public schools.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dipped

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“Scooped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooped. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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