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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Others blend their coffee with a few scoops of plant protein powder, infusing their coffee with about 20–25 g of protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Torre, for example, has had a slew of investigative scoops, including a story about The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard that made international headlines.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
With generous scoops and homemade flavors like Chocolate Fluffer Nutter, Black Raspberry, and Almond Bark, this small-batch, family-run shop is a true Syracuse staple.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
These oversized leaf scoops make fall yard work faster and easier.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
The Hill’s Julia Manchester scoops that the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is targeting voters with social media ads featuring images of receipts showing how much each state is projected to lose in health care and funding, along with how much prices could go up.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Noun
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Others blend their coffee with a few scoops of plant protein powder, infusing their coffee with about 20–25 g of protein.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Torre, for example, has had a slew of investigative scoops, including a story about The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard that made international headlines.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
With generous scoops and homemade flavors like Chocolate Fluffer Nutter, Black Raspberry, and Almond Bark, this small-batch, family-run shop is a true Syracuse staple.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
These oversized leaf scoops make fall yard work faster and easier.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Now, whether or not those leaks came from Team Baldoni or not, the fact is such info did quickly end up in the likes of the Daily Mail and TMZ, which have had a lot of Team Baldoni scoops over the past year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
The Hill’s Julia Manchester scoops that the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is targeting voters with social media ads featuring images of receipts showing how much each state is projected to lose in health care and funding, along with how much prices could go up.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoops
Noun
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Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Grab any accessories from your kitchen drawer, including spatulas, wooden spoons and even use a giant pot to collect candy.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum detects dirt, auto-refills its tank, empties dust, and reacts to and avoids obstacles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some azaleas are winter hardy to USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6, where the coldest winter night dips to -10 degrees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Guests can dine at the on-site Beacon Restaurant, stroll the nearby boardwalk, or unwind by the fire pits as the sun seemingly dips into the glistening lake.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Scoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoops. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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