the scoop
noun
US, informal
: information about something that is currently important or happening or that is interesting to many people
Did you talk to him? What's the scoop?
She always knows the scoop on fashions.
Here's the scoop on how to clean leather.
I was with them when it happened, so I've got the inside scoop.
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Mix in chocolate, sprinkles, nuts, candy, fruit, and so much more for a personalized dessert experience that’s better than the scoop shop.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, its compressive fabric and elastic band create a close fit (that's pretty flattering too, thanks to the scoop neckline and shaping cups).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
By the time the scoop pass hit Flagg’s hands, Duke’s freshman superstar only had time to steal a quick glance up at the rapidly expiring clock.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Your Last Chance Not every relationship is built to last — Vulture’s Josef Adalian got the scoop that Peacock and Hallmark are parting streams.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, its compressive fabric and elastic band create a close fit (that's pretty flattering too, thanks to the scoop neckline and shaping cups).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
By the time the scoop pass hit Flagg’s hands, Duke’s freshman superstar only had time to steal a quick glance up at the rapidly expiring clock.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Your Last Chance Not every relationship is built to last — Vulture’s Josef Adalian got the scoop that Peacock and Hallmark are parting streams.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the scoop
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“The scoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20scoop. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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