spooned

past tense of spoon
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. 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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  • The Blue Jays scooped him up on waivers after the Red Sox designated him for assignment in September of last year.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Other previous winners include Ezra Collective (2023), Little Simz (2022), and Arlo Parks (2021), while the likes of Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Dave and The xx have also scooped the trophy over the years.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Spooned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spooned. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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