spading

present participle of spade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spading
scooping
Verb
  • 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
  • There no-multistep baking process or scooping and mashing.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Spading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spading. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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