spaded

Definition of spadednext
past tense of spade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaded
scooped
Verb
  • Flick scooped him up, a beam breaking across his face.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Her father scooped the infant up and raced her to Woodhull Hospital a few blocks away, but the infant couldn’t be saved.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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