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
Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the chicken into the sauce before scooping onto tortillas or taco shells.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways There is no evidence that dry scooping colostrum speeds up absorption or enhances any benefits compared with mixing it into a liquid.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
This was scooping muck from the reaches of his lungs.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The state itself could also put convicts to work after scooping people up for minor or fabricated offenses.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips for scooping.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the chicken into the sauce before scooping onto tortillas or taco shells.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Key Takeaways There is no evidence that dry scooping colostrum speeds up absorption or enhances any benefits compared with mixing it into a liquid.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
This was scooping muck from the reaches of his lungs.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
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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.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Draconian pandemic lockdowns forced expat families to pack up and leave, emptying international schools.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Serve them with a dipping sauce or a dollop of sour cream for an easy appetizer or light meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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For dipping the pillowy crust, I was told.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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