Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping (out)
Verb
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Other mining jobs include continuous mining machine operators, excavating/loading machine and dragline operators, and construction equipment operators.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025 -
Currently, the crew is still working on excavating down to the pipe to find the exact break, the company stated.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 1920s briefcase is wide open, arm scraping across the table, shoveling it into the briefcase.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Walking briskly, shovelling snow, or cycling in a winter coat can lead to overheating.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Scooping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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