bucketed

verb

Definition of bucketednext
past tense of bucket
1
as in scooped
to lift out with something that holds liquid bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire

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2
as in shook
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging

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  1. scooped
  2. shook
  3. emptied
Verb
  • Since then, a record number of Cannes movies have scooped Golden Globe nominations, including Emilia Perez and The Substance.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The other was Steve Spurrier, who was scooped by Florida.
    David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of scooped
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  • Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of shook
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  • Unlike a trash can, which can be emptied in a jiffy, garbage disposal cleaning needs to be more than running it for 30 seconds with hot water.
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Worst moment In terms of on-pitch moments, take your pick from the 6-0 defeat at Chelsea, the 3-2 defeat snatched from the jaws of victory against Bournemouth, or the recent 4-0 defeat at Manchester United where the away end had emptied long before the final whistle.
    Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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