Synonyms of spooning

spooning

verb

present participle of spoon

as in scooping

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scooping
• emptying
• dipping
• draining
• ladling
• pumping
• lading
• bucketing
• dishing
• eliminating
• bailing
• drawing (off)
• exhausting
• drawing
• bleeding
• depleting
• siphoning
• suctioning
• decanting
• slopping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filling
• pouring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spooning

Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Make the most of strawberry season by swirling a quick sauce into vanilla ice cream and spooning more on top. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 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