SCOOPING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

scooping

verb

present participle of scoop

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 Creatively, the continent is flourishing, as African filmmakers receive worldwide recognition, scooping awards at ever more A-list festivals. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Regular scooping service will return March 1, according to Instagram. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Plus, the product features a push-jar for extra hygienic application (AKA, no scooping product out of the jar with your fingers). — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 The ensuing controversy has surfaced allegations of scooping, spying, and flagrant violations of long-standing academic norms that researchers fear could have a chilling effect on the field. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026 Genius Sports’ shares are trading on the cheap, so investors should consider scooping them up now, according to JPMorgan. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The Ras El Hanout Cauliflower Bowl is a colorful throwback to that era, where lovely veggies top a chickpea salad that’s served with a small bit of pita for scooping. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Fender scooping me, flipping me like a big spatula, into the air. — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026 Crews with excavators are scooping loads of sediment onto trucks to increase the water-catching capacity of mountainside reservoirs including San Gabriel, Eaton Wash and Devil’s Gate. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping

Verb

Is there a reason to dip them in the glaze versus spooning the glaze on top?

— Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of spooning

Verb

Cringe names our ethical recognition of the stakes of emptying out these words.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday, emptying Piazza del Duomo and a luxury shopping arcade when the area would usually be teeming with shoppers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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Thursday night might be the coolest of the week, with temperatures in some areas of South Florida dipping to around 71.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Try black vinegar in dipping sauces for scallion pancakes, splashed into a cabbage stir-fry or Black Vinegar Chicken With Radishes, or whisked into a punchy dressing.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026