What is another word for scoop?

Common synonyms for scoop include scoopshovel, takeup, liftout, georgiahomeboy, liquidecstasy.

What is the opposite of scoop?

Antonyms of scoop include lose, hide, conceal, withhold, suppress.

Synonyms for

Scoop

Verb / sku:p / Another word for scoop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to pick up or take something with a scooping motion

Synonyms & similar words

scoopshovel takeup liftout georgiahomeboy liquidecstasy grievousbodilyharm scoopout exclusive easylay best outdo soap max outflank goop pocket scoopup trump scoopful lift gather collect dig shovel take

Synonyms by register

Formal

excavate unearth extract retrieve

Informal

get nab snag lift

Literary

glean harvest

Antonyms

lose hide conceal withhold suppress bury

Common collocations

ice cream scoop
news scoop
scoop out
scoop up
scoop the story
scoop of ice cream
scoop the competition

Word family

noun scoop

verb scoop

Usage note

As a noun, 'scoop' can refer to a tool for lifting or serving, or to exclusive news. As a verb, it means to lift or gather with a scoop, or to obtain exclusive information.