spades

verb

present tense third-person singular of spade
as in scoops

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  1. scoops
  2. mines
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  • And as Rohan scoops this morning, the 401(k) recordkeeper is already garnering takeover interest, and has an activist investor pushing it to sell.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 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 scoops
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  • The film industry frequently mines the publishing industry for books to turn into films.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • The writing team mines their own experiences, both as parents and from their own youth, for plot lines.
    — Amy Amatangelo, Parents, 1 June 2026
Definition of mines
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