spading

present participle of spade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spading
scooping
Verb
  • This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The frequency of scooping litter will depend on the number of cats, the type of litter and a feline's bathroom habits.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Spading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spading. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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