1. past tense of scoop; lifted or moved something with a curved tool or cupped hands
2. past tense of scoop; gathered up quickly or eagerly
3. past tense of scoop; published a news story before competitors
Usage: journalism

Examples

• She scooped ice cream into the bowl.
• He scooped up the fallen papers from the floor.
• The reporter scooped the competition with her exclusive interview.
• They scooped sand from the bucket to build the castle.
• The cat scooped water from the bowl with its paw.
• She scooped the baby up in her arms.
• The archaeologist carefully scooped dirt from the artifact.