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as in spoon
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an ice cream scoop
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as in tip
information not generally available to the public
come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup
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Recent Examples of scoop
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Plus Size Scoop-Neck Fitted Tee Soft, smooth, and lightweight, this scoop-neck shirt is the ideal layering piece under sweaters and vests.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Cut off the ends and slice them open to scoop out the flesh.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scoop
Noun
Scoop cookie dough using a large, rounded scoop onto a baking sheet.
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Or scoops the ball behind his back and low to the ground like a yo-yo on a string.
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Once the water reaches a boil, Martha uses a large spoon to carefully place the eggs into the pot.—
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An energyBlade carbon fiber plate then sits within a spoon shape.—
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Below, try the comfy, yet elevated bottoms for yourself, with five silky-soft pants to shop—and with tips on how to style them.—
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Anyone with information is urged to call an OSBI tip line at 800-522-8017.—
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The data was then bucketed into six indexes—tax rates, quality of life, senior population/migration trends, quality of health care, job market, and overall value—which were weighted based on responses from a March 2025 public survey.—
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All sorts of ideas for Halloween pet attire are out there, including an online photo of a dog dressed as a mop sitting in one of those yellow janitor buckets with wheels.—
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Many rumors spread because people weren’t in a position to make decisions.—
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Hailey has shut down rumors and online drama surrounding her and Justin’s relationship many times over the years.—
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Wipe the seal with a soft cloth dipped in some warm baking soda water and dry completely before closing the door.—
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Best of all, with prices dipping as low as $8, now’s the moment to upgrade your winter travel wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
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“Scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoop. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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