as in scooping
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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Recent Examples of spooning
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.
—Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
Add juice and lemon slices to skillet and cook until bubbly, then return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Dress the salad by gradually spooning the dressing over.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.
—Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
Add juice and lemon slices to skillet and cook until bubbly, then return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Dress the salad by gradually spooning the dressing over.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spooning
scooping
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Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
23 May 2026
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Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight before scooping.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Spooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spooning. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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