as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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Recent Examples of spooned
With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Every bite of this dish, whether spooned from a steaming bowl or crisped into fritters, represents how food can carry the weight of memory, love, and history.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Every bite of this dish, whether spooned from a steaming bowl or crisped into fritters, represents how food can carry the weight of memory, love, and history.
—Sami Tamimi
august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spooned
scooped
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After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Craig Silverman and Alexios Mantzarlis, two other internet sleuths who’ve covered similar issues, launched their own independent outlet, Indicator, earlier this year, as Semafor scooped.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Spooned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spooned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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