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, 7 Nov. 2025
Brevity and stunning photography, along with scoops and compelling headlines, click on the newsstands and online.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 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
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, 7 Nov. 2025
Brevity and stunning photography, along with scoops and compelling headlines, click on the newsstands and online.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 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
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
Verb
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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When staffing dips, the pressure mounts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Scoops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoops. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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