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

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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

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 Sign up for our newsletter for the latest scoops and insider news straight from the editors at AD. — Hayes Slade, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 But not so much for scoops of ice cream compared to the warmer months. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 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

Ancient hygiene kits including picks and spoons to remove earwax have been found in archaeological sites worldwide.

— David Hu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Sales of his lamps, spoons, stools, and other driftwood creations took off.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spoons

Verb

Its all-in-one dock automatically empties debris, refills water, and washes and dries the mop pads to prevent odors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
That access can be a convenience for paying bills, or a problem if one owner empties the account without the other’s agreement.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of empties

Verb

And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
When the market dips but moves less than options expect, selling premium into the weakness lets traders collect elevated prices while setting strikes below a market that's already come in.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026