as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
Inside, more than 120 humanoids stand in neat rows, each performing a specific task repeatedly, from sorting packages or changing diapers to scooping popcorn, guided by human trainers with handheld controllers next to them.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
How Greens Gummies Became the Powder Alternative Greens powders built the category, but daily scooping, mixing and choking down grassy drinks turned off plenty of would-be users.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Do top colleges really care about a summer job scooping ice cream?
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Naturally, Bravo’s bigwigs and Cohen were pretty peeved to see gossip sites scooping them on their own reunion.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream started scooping in South Holland on May 9.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Summer jobs have been teenagers’ rite of passage for generations—from scooping ice cream and babysitting, to lifeguarding and bagging groceries.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
How Greens Gummies Became the Powder Alternative Greens powders built the category, but daily scooping, mixing and choking down grassy drinks turned off plenty of would-be users.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Do top colleges really care about a summer job scooping ice cream?
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Naturally, Bravo’s bigwigs and Cohen were pretty peeved to see gossip sites scooping them on their own reunion.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream started scooping in South Holland on May 9.
—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Summer jobs have been teenagers’ rite of passage for generations—from scooping ice cream and babysitting, to lifeguarding and bagging groceries.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
Verb
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
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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.
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At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house.
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Its dual anti-tangle brush assembly prevents hair clogs, while a self-emptying base holds up to seven weeks of debris.
Verb
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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