spaded

Definition of spadednext
past tense of spade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaded
scooped
Verb
  • Officers scooped the eagle up using a plastic sheet, wrapped it in a blanket and put it into a cage.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Cooked in a dreamy cheese and mayonnaise mixture, the collards will be scooped clean in 15 minutes flat.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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