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noun

ˈsküp How to pronounce scoop (audio)
Definition of scoopnext
1
as in spoon
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food an ice cream scoop

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2
as in tip
information not generally available to the public come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup

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scoop

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verb

as in to spoon
to lift out with something that holds liquid scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon

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Recent Examples of scoop
Noun
The delectable dip paired with the sugary chips was a heavenly combination, with a surprising burst of chocolate in every scoop. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 The inside scoop When drinking, whether in the dining room or bar, vino is the move. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
This isn’t the first time a piece of content accused of being AI has scooped a top award. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 Other researchers who had caught wind of OpenAI’s work on the problem rushed out their partial progress toward the answer in fear of being scooped by AI. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoop
  1. spoon
  2. tip
  3. bucket
  4. rumor
  5. dip
Noun
  • Add 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to squash and break up squash with spoon until a saucy consistency.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, if the trivia category is not your preferred flavor — as was the case for me with the legal terms in this puzzle — then the cookie dough lode can feel more like freezer burn to hack at with a spoon.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • Thank you for joining us here and please keep all of it — the ideas, tips, criticism, and feedback — coming.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The department emphasized that all crime tips undergo human review before investigators act on them.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip
Verb
  • Rather than bucketing viewers according to those who lean back and those who interact, Wilms says the company’s research shows a more blended experience.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic’s player roles analysis uses nearly 40 metrics to analyse players across Europe’s top five leagues, identifying patterns that can help to bucket those who perform similarly in their style.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Bajaria asked Sarandos point-blank whether there was truth to the rumors gaining stream — and Sarandos, who it’s believed was originally going to break the news on Monday, told her at that moment.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Recently, Hurley was spotted wearing a large diamond on that finger, suggesting the couple has taken their pairing to the next level—a rumor fueled by a post to Instagram published by Cyrus Friday that was capped by the engagement ring emoji.
    — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • Fashion designers are dipping couture in peat; memes on Instagram offer help choosing your bog witch name.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Denver Water recommends disconnecting garden hoses and shutting off outdoor faucets before temperatures dip below freezing.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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