SPADING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

spading

verb

present participle of spade

as in scooping

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scooping

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Among them was Jorge Sevilla, who spent part of his day scooping water out of his sedan, one cup at a time.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Along with scooping regularly and investing in quality litter, this air purifier eliminates odors rather than attempting to cover them up, preventing the litter scent from wafting through my home.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

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