spaded

Definition of spadednext
past tense of spade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaded
scooped
Verb
  • Proud, about a gay man who takes care of his infant niece after a family tragedy strikes, won the Grand Prize in the international competition and scooped best actor for lead Ignacy Liss.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Isaiah Evans came through for a momentum-swinging slam and scooped five offensive boards from the wing.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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