SPOONING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

spooning

verb

Definition of spooning next

present participle of spoon

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 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 Serve hot over mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over chicken. —

Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 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

Verb

Late in the second period, down a goal, Burakovsky corralled a Bedard rebound off the end boards, scooping the puck and tucking it behind Utah goalie Vitek Vaněček for a quick lacrosse-style goal from the side of the net.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone on station was used to the antique ingredients, just as they were used to scooping ice cream out of the core of three-gallon tubs.

— Cree LeFavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026