SCOOPED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

scooped

verb

past tense of scoop

as in spooned

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

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Recent Examples of scooped The souvenir cups that come with the drinks have to be ordered by January and the three million melon balls are then scooped in the Bronx before being delivered to Flushing Meadows in Queens. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026 Their batter was thick enough to be scooped into the pan using an ice cream scoop. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 The Jags cut him last year, and Cincinnati quickly scooped him up for the practice squad. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The feature also scooped cinematography (Wilssa Esser) and art direction (Lucas Osório) plaudits. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026 The brand enters the category with the Kensi, a softly structure scooped shoulder bag, available in small and large sizes. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Without saying a word to her children, Janet scooped the shirt out of the sink and marched it across the kitchen, rosy splotches dotting the linoleum at her feet. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Develop your own flavors and choose between scooped or swirled for your favorite cold treat. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The stretchy nylon/spandex blend dress features built-in shorts with easy-access side pockets and a low, scooped back. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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The charcuterie board takes an autumnal turn with a jammy, spoonable condiment that pairs beautifully with sharp cheddar or spooned over brie.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
The spicy tofu is delicious spooned and slurped up in one go, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of rice, cold soba noodles, or a heap of smashed or julienned cucumbers.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of spooned

Verb

Mullen said after the first burglary, not much was taken from the machines, as they had been emptied the previous day.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
As Jackson was being tended to, the Eagles sideline emptied onto the field to surround the running back.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of emptied

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In 2025-26, his first full season as hockey operations adviser and mentor, Chára dipped his toe into multiple buckets, including management and coaching.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
After having climbed all week, bond yields finally dipped slightly Thursday as markets weighed the odds of an interest rate hike this month.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

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