spading

present participle of spade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spading
scooping
Verb
  • How Greens Gummies Became the Powder Alternative Greens powders built the category, but daily scooping, mixing and choking down grassy drinks turned off plenty of would-be users.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
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“Spading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spading. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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