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scooping

The word “scooping” has 2 syllables: scoop-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskuː.pɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scooping?

In the thesaurus, “scooping” has 20 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scooping along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scooping

Antonyms for scooping

  • filling
  • pouring

Meanings of scooping

  • verb
    1. To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.
    2. To make hollow; to dig out.
    3. To report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else).
    4. (often with "up") To begin a vocal note slightly below the target pitch and then to slide up to the target pitch, especially in country music.
    5. To pick (someone) up.
  • noun
    1. The process or result of something being scooped.

Example Sentences

  • She was scooping ice cream into cones for the children.
  • He kept scooping sand into the bucket to build a castle.
  • The cat was scooping food out of its bowl with its paw.
  • They were scooping water from the boat to keep it from sinking.
  • I saw him scooping snow off the windshield early this morning.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scooping, such as: bailing, bleeding, bucketing, decanting, depleting, dipping, dishing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

lading

ladling

quarrying

  • boring
  • burrowing
  • clawing
  • delving
  • digging
  • digging in
  • dredging
  • drilling
  • excavating
  • grubbing
  • hollowing
  • mining
  • pitting
  • prospecting
  • scooping
  • shoveling
  • shovelling
  • spading
  • tapping
  • tunneling
  • unearthing

tapping

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