SPADED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

spaded

verb

past tense of spade

as in scooped

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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

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