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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as in buckets
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scoops
Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, a race is on for leverage between two political parties facing comparable strategic risks — each with members facing growing questions over their alleged conduct — and for scoops among news outlets, seeking to break the story first.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
To prep this punch ahead of time, freeze individual sherbet scoops in a muffin tin, slice the strawberries, combine the fruit juices, and store until ready to assemble and serve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The episode builds to a scene when Duncan, having sniffed out JoAnne’s scheme, blackmails her into an even larger scheme to pump rival executives for business scoops.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Vientos has handled a bevy of scoops on low throws and also made a rolling stop on a grounder earlier in Thursday’s game.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to scoops, Naturalz offers falooda, a cold drink mix similar to a milkshake.
—Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will feature $1 scoops, giveaways and a vinyl DJ.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Top the salad with small scoops of sorbet, if desired.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
At the end of lunch, the entire crew scoops their leftover food into a compost bin, and then neatly stacks their containers on top of each others.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Biel also showed off the back of the dress—or rather, lack thereof, as the dress scoops down to just above her hips.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Or scoops the ball behind his back and low to the ground like a yo-yo on a string.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Tori Harris scoops soil at a dig site in Duncan Plaza in New Orleans.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
The viral clip shows Ryder suddenly jumping out of his stroller and dragging himself along a park path before a nearby dad gently scoops him up to safety.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This smart cat litter box uses infrared sensors to detect when your cat is finished, then automatically scoops and cleans itself, dramatically reducing odors with an ionic deodorizer.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Long before the site ran scoops about members of Congress traipsing around Edinburgh Castle, a young Levin harbored political aspirations.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, a race is on for leverage between two political parties facing comparable strategic risks — each with members facing growing questions over their alleged conduct — and for scoops among news outlets, seeking to break the story first.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
To prep this punch ahead of time, freeze individual sherbet scoops in a muffin tin, slice the strawberries, combine the fruit juices, and store until ready to assemble and serve.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The episode builds to a scene when Duncan, having sniffed out JoAnne’s scheme, blackmails her into an even larger scheme to pump rival executives for business scoops.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026
Vientos has handled a bevy of scoops on low throws and also made a rolling stop on a grounder earlier in Thursday’s game.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
In addition to scoops, Naturalz offers falooda, a cold drink mix similar to a milkshake.
—Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will feature $1 scoops, giveaways and a vinyl DJ.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Top the salad with small scoops of sorbet, if desired.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ma puts the red wine to one side, ignores the shortbread, and scoops a glob of cream cheese onto her fingertip.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Their dad helps out every Friday with the HOA trash cans and occasionally scoops yards as well.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
At the end of lunch, the entire crew scoops their leftover food into a compost bin, and then neatly stacks their containers on top of each others.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Biel also showed off the back of the dress—or rather, lack thereof, as the dress scoops down to just above her hips.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Or scoops the ball behind his back and low to the ground like a yo-yo on a string.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Tori Harris scoops soil at a dig site in Duncan Plaza in New Orleans.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
The viral clip shows Ryder suddenly jumping out of his stroller and dragging himself along a park path before a nearby dad gently scoops him up to safety.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This smart cat litter box uses infrared sensors to detect when your cat is finished, then automatically scoops and cleans itself, dramatically reducing odors with an ionic deodorizer.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoops
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The set includes dinner forks, knives, and spoons, as well as teaspoons and salad forks.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every weekday before dawn, Deltona empties itself onto I-4.—
Christopher Bellingham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Somewhat distressing at the national level were the 24 states that experienced job market dips over the past year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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After coming out from behind a giant Etch-A-Sketch, Jackson dips, spins, and does his famous moonwalk while the NSYNCers hype him up and beatbox behind him in a half-circle.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Scoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoops. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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