Scooping

Scooping, in its broadest sense, refers to the act of removing or collecting something using a scoop or similar implement. This can involve lifting or gathering material from a surface, such as food from a container, liquids from a source, or loose objects from the ground. The term also carries connotations of rapid, efficient, or even greedy action depending on the context. Beyond the literal action, 'scooping' can metaphorically describe seizing an opportunity, obtaining information quickly, or claiming something for oneself before others. Its usage spans a diverse range of scenarios from culinary applications to journalistic practices.

Scooping meaning with examples

• The chef began scooping generous portions of mashed potatoes onto each plate, ensuring everyone got a satisfying serving before the gravy arrived. The serving ladle easily lifted and distributed the soft, fluffy side dish.
• News outlets were scooping up all the initial data and the breaking developments, trying to be the first to publish details about the unfolding natural disaster, even before the official sources.
• The archaeologist carefully scooping away the soil with a small trowel, hoping to uncover ancient artifacts, a painstaking and patient process in order to preserve the finds.
• After the bank declared the shares would be public, he was quick in scooping up those shares, and he got them before everyone else got them, securing his financial investment.
• Children gleefully scooping handfuls of ice cream from the container, their faces smeared with the sweet, melting treat, enjoying the deliciousness of the sweet treat in the heat of the day.