as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
The claim: Image shows Trump post about Department of Education ‘developing a hybrid of the fork and spoon’
A Feb. 8 Threads post (direct link, archive link) appears to show a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Step 1: Remove Solids Use a spoon to remove the turmeric or the food containing turmeric.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Transfer braising liquid to a bowl; spoon over short ribs just before serving.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
The claim: Image shows Trump post about Department of Education ‘developing a hybrid of the fork and spoon’
A Feb. 8 Threads post (direct link, archive link) appears to show a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump.
—Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
Let mixture sizzle, then use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Step 1: Remove Solids Use a spoon to remove the turmeric or the food containing turmeric.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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