spaded

Definition of spadednext
past tense of spade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaded
scooped
Verb
  • Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Skarsgård scooped Best Actor, while the drama swept the top prizes.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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