spade

verb

Definition of spadenext
as in to scoop

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  1. scoop
  2. shovel
Verb
  • But where that trust exists or can be built, scoop and run may offer a real chance to save lives that would otherwise be lost to gun violence.
    — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 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
Definition of scoop
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  • Those mounds of soil — not apparent in the photograph — were consistent with digging a hole as dirt is shoveled out and dumped along the edge.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • With the work now being migration, most programs are still shoveling, counting tasks and missing the structure.
    — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of shovel
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“Spade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spade. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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