Synonyms for

Scooped

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

Definition

to pick up or lift with a scoop; to get or gather something quickly

Synonyms & similar words

scoopup trump takeup outdo outflank best liftout scoop scoopout lifted gathered collected took dug dipped shoveled snatched seized grabbed fetched caught removed cleared emptied evacuated depleted drained siphoned

Example sentences

  1. I scooped some sand into my bucket at the beach.
  2. She scooped the soup into bowls for everyone.
  3. He scooped up the coins that had fallen on the ground.
  4. The excavator scooped dirt from the ground.
  5. We scooped the ice cream into cones for dessert.

Quotes

  • I scooped up the moon and held it for a minute. Just wanted to see how it felt in my hands. - Sarah Addison Allen
  • I scooped up my clothes and ran after her. - Haruki Murakami
  • I scooped up my daughter and hugged her, and I was crying. - Danny Bonaduce

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