SCOOPS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

scoops 1 of 2

noun

plural of scoop

as in spoons

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food an ice cream scoop

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scoops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scoop

as in buckets

to lift out with something that holds liquid scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

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fills
pours

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Recent Examples of scoops

Noun

With 39 grams of protein, the salad features scoops of tuna salad over lettuce and spinach, topped with provolone cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives, and onions. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 Two flies landed on clean ice cream scoops at the front counter. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 Legendary reporter Bob Woodward is revealing the sources behind his biggest scoops. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 Like scoops of an ocean unmarred by humans, quarts of seaweed soup sit next to other flavors like spicy beef and pine nut and soybean, a shade of creamy beige so calming, one glance is enough to effectively absolve the color of its dull reputation. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 As desserts began to trickle out, from miniature gingersnap cookies and truffles to individual chocolate mousse cakes and scoops of sorbet, Axel Rüger, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director, took the stage. — Eliza Jordan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Hosted by the anonymous creator behind the celebrity news account @deuxmoi, Deux U breaks entertainment and celebrity scoops via news and photos, largely on social channels. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Several scoops, utensils, knives and a rice bowl were stored in room temperature water in four containers. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 There are scenes that—if even remotely based in truth—constitute pretty significant scoops. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

The new proof also scoops the work of two human mathematicians, one of whom just happens to be employed by OpenAI’s rival Anthropic. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 Jake scoops them up just as their grandmother has arrived to take them back to Utah. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 On the side, Smith blends milkshakes and scoops frozen confections for around $17 an hour, one day a week. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 And as Rohan scoops this morning, the 401(k) recordkeeper is already garnering takeover interest, and has an activist investor pushing it to sell. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 The broad straps offset the lower neckline, which scoops at its narrowest point for a softer look, rather than forming a harsh line. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026 The fawn jumps at Officer Roy, who scoops the baby deer up, catching it in the crook of his arm. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The small red-and-white shop, covered in floral decor, also scoops gelato. — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 Her husband scoops it with his fingers and pops a bit in Rambukkana's mouth, then in the mouths of their four children. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoops

Noun

Holt Renfrew shoppers can also purchase a selection of caviars, including Baeri, Kaluga, and Royal Ossetra varieties along with mother-of-pearl caviar spoons, ceramic ashtrays, and other collectibles.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Bodum is offering free plastic spoons and warning stickers to people who have these coffee makers at home.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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Verb

Rahul, with the priest by his side, empties his father’s ashes into the river.

— Sonia Gandhi, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
With a base station that empties the vacuum's dustbin and washes and dries the mop, the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai requires very little hands-on maintenance.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026