Synonyms for

Scooping

Verb / ˈsku:pɪŋ / Another word for scooping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of picking up or gathering something with a scoop or similar object.

Synonyms & similar words

scoopup best trump takeup scoop outflank outdo liftout scoopout digging ladling sweeping lifting gathering collecting taking picking sifting separating removing clearing emptying extracting harvesting plowing shoveling troweling

Example sentences

  1. The child was scooping sand into his bucket.
  2. She was scooping rice into the pot.
  3. The farmer was scooping hay into the barn.
  4. He was scooping dirt out of the hole.
  5. The construction worker was scooping gravel into the truck.

Quotes

  • "Scooping up the field mice and bopping them on the head."
  • - Tom Lehrer
  • "There is no such thing as a little garlic. You either have too much or you don't have enough. My favorite dish is hot peppers and garlic. I could eat it by the bucketful. Fortunately, I also love scooping out the garlic guts of baked potatoes and stuffing them with sour cream and chives..."

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