scoop up

phrasal verb

scooped up; scooping up; scoops up

informal

: to take or buy (something) in a quick and eager way

Customers scooped up the free samples.

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Also getting a big boost from the Globes is the body-horror shocker The Substance, which is not currently predicted to scoop up a ton of Oscar nominations, but which nabbed a shocking five nominations, including nods for its stars, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Before boarding your next flight this holiday season, scoop up this plush two-in-one travel blanket and pillow. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Charlotte reading material Head to Park Road Books or Paper Skyscraper and scoop up a few books by Charlotte authors for friends, family or coworkers. —

Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024 McKinnon said at the end of the game, there was a fumble by Bristol Central and a Newington player scooped up the ball and scored with 20 seconds left. —

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scoop up