How to Use scoop in a Sentence

scoop

1 of 2 noun
Definition of scoopnext
Synonyms for scoopnext
  • Here's the scoop on how to clean leather.
  • The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year.
  • She always knows the scoop.
  • To get the full scoop, check out www.BecauseILoveIt.com.
    — Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Head to the ice cream spot for 31% off scoops on Oct. 31.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Serve it with a scoop of ice cream to take it over the top.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Sandwich small scoops of the tartare in between the chips.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Add a scoop of beans to a warm plate and arrange 2 to 3 chops on top.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Stir in a scoop near the end of cooking time to thicken the texture.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The dress fell down to the floor and featured a pretty scoop neckline.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 July 2023
  • Don't forget to take a peek at the stunning scoop back.
    — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Warm it in the microwave, and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • The hot scoop about the vacuums came from the Wall Street Journal.
    — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Step 2: Dip and Scrub Dip the cloth into the mixture, and gather a scoop.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 14 Apr. 2023
  • For dessert, have one scoop of your favorite ice cream in a plain cone.
    — Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • To use, mix one scoop of the treatment with a gallon of water and flush.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
  • To top it off, Stewart added a dollop of crème fraîche and a big scoop of caviar.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Head over to Gunther’s for a double scoop or maybe an Oreo pie on a stick.
    — Sarah Murphy, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Email me with tips, scoops and your favorite places to hike, climb and cycle!
    — Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Fill your glass the rest of the way with tart cherry juice and a scoop of magnesium powder.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Scandals, doubts, scoops, and things that don’t add up aren’t on the itinerary.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
  • For each serving, place a few tortilla strips and a scoop of lettuce in a soup bowl.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The days chasing scoops and finding a unique story in the way only sports can bring.
    — Matt Cohen | [email protected], al, 13 July 2023
  • Its scoop back adds a touch of playfulness to this sporty swimsuit.
    — Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • For those who come up empty on pints of Biscuits with the Boss, by-the-scoop is a fine option.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • On Monday, from from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the shop will give out free scoops — with the suggestion that guests donate $1.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
  • For an impressive dessert, serve each bar on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The same shaker hood scoop looms, but nobody who cares is about to confuse a new Trans Am with an old one.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Have a scoop as a snack, sprinkle them on your salads, or grind them into pesto.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Entertainment Weekly spoke to McIntosh to get the full scoop on Jadis’ last stand.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
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scoop

2 of 2 verb
  • Scoop a hole in the dough for the filling.
  • He scooped the dice off the table and rolled again.
  • He scooped flour into the bowl.
  • The children scooped handfuls of marbles from the pile.
  • A backhoe was scooping dirt from the hole.
  • She has a job scooping ice cream.
  • The city's biggest newspaper got scooped by a weekly paper that released the story a full day before.
  • Hens scoop out a nest on the ground and lay between five and 15 eggs.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Cool the ganache until thick enough to scoop or spread.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the soft, inner flesh and discard the skins.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • With all hope just about lost, the ship spots them and sends two sailors in a dinghy to scoop them up.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • To be on the safe side, scoop out the mushrooms and keep the plant out of reach of kids and pets, says Hancock.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 30 July 2023
  • Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
    — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 21 June 2023
  • Features a flat-front blade to push snow and slush, while the back end is shaped to scoop the snow and slush.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2022
  • But the Bulldogs failed to field the punt cleanly, and Koby Gates was there to scoop up the loose ball at the Bears’ 42.
    — Jim Martinez, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Nov. 2022
  • And until a few years ago, no one was scooping out the line, hooks and lead weights.
    — Bobby Caina Calvan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Sand trap and pitch shots can be done with a side-arm swing that scoops the ball into the air.
    — Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The half with the seed will stick out and be ready for plucking by using a spoon to scoop under the pit.
    — Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Let cool, then halve and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash with a fork until smooth.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Howell fumbled and Cameron Thomas scooped the ball up and lunged across the goal line for the go-ahead score.
    — Emily Horos, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Eat it right out of the bag with spoons, or scoop it into bowls and serve with toppings.
    — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Use a large spoon to scoop a heaping portion of the mixture and place on the prepared sheet.
    — Joy Howard, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Drain the squash and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • First, use the small spatula provided to scoop the balm out of the jar.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The tiny foundling — so small the women could scoop it up by hand — means that there is at least one breeding pair in the area.
    — Freda Kreier, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Simply scoop cream onto the brush and rub it on the baby's bottom.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Meanwhile, wash and trim squash, cut it in half, scoop out seeds and slice into 1-inch wedges.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Wealthy film fans will soon have a chance to scoop up some of the most iconic items ever to appear on the big screen.
    — Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
  • When the rice is done, scoop it into a bowl and gently stir in the vinegar mixture and sesame seeds.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2023
  • Now the company is worth twice that, as Adobe plans to scoop it up for $20 billion in cash and stock.
    — Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022

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