spaded

Definition of spadednext
past tense of spade

Example Sentences

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scooped
Verb
  • Trump is scheduled to travel to China for a meeting with leader Xi Jinping in just three weeks, but planning remains scattershot, with no final list of officials and executives joining him, Semafor scooped.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Paramount+ won Best Activation for Yellowjackets and, separately, Paramount+ Australia scooped Best Trailer.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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