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
While Bellingham has to adopt a more retreated role, and has failed to net this term after previously almost scooping Spain's top scorer award the Pichichi last time out, Rodrygo is often confined to the bench as Mbappe and Vinicius struggle to connect.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At present, however, Ancelotti's side hasn't been able to hit the heights of its treble-scooping predecessors in 2023/2024.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Consider topping it with a creamy chipotle dressing or zesty vinaigrette, and scooping some up with tortilla chips.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The excavator’s arm actually moves—cue hours of scooping action.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
The town today is caked in mud and residents are just pushing forward, scooping out mud and paving pathways to get into their houses.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Allow to set for 15 to 20 minutes before scooping into bowls and serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
At present, however, Ancelotti's side hasn't been able to hit the heights of its treble-scooping predecessors in 2023/2024.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Consider topping it with a creamy chipotle dressing or zesty vinaigrette, and scooping some up with tortilla chips.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The excavator’s arm actually moves—cue hours of scooping action.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2024
The town today is caked in mud and residents are just pushing forward, scooping out mud and paving pathways to get into their houses.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Allow to set for 15 to 20 minutes before scooping into bowls and serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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