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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Dress the salad by gradually spooning the dressing over.
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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.
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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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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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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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“Spooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spooning. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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