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as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove
the glassblower scored the glass rod first so that it would break cleanly
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as in winning
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points
he scored the winning goal in the final minute of play
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in scolding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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Recent Examples of scoring
Despite the hectic turnaround, Cozens’ first regular-season games brought promise while playing alongside friend Drake Batherson and scoring five goals and 16 points in those 21 games.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At the end of each month, an official review board of experts and officers verifies each strike, tallies the points, and releases a list of the best-scoring teams.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
This is a statement opening week — a veteran artist returning with a ton of excitement and a physical-product promo blitz, scoring a notably huge debut number, and reasserting their commercial power unequivocally.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Prior to scoring the role of Chase Adams on One Tree Hill in 2007, Colletti appeared on the MTV reality show Laguna Beach alongside then-girlfriend, Kristin Cavallari, and Lauren Conrad.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite not scoring, Dembélé was a constant thorn in the side of Inter Milan and set up two goals while also helping to create another during his side’s 5-0 win.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Napheesa Collier led the way with 20 points and six rebounds on 7-for-11 from the field, with Natisha Hiedeman scoring 18 off the bench.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs were poised to take the lead on the play, but Philadelphia ended up scoring a touchdown following the turnover.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At the end of each month, an official review board of experts and officers verifies each strike, tallies the points, and releases a list of the best-scoring teams.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
This is a statement opening week — a veteran artist returning with a ton of excitement and a physical-product promo blitz, scoring a notably huge debut number, and reasserting their commercial power unequivocally.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Prior to scoring the role of Chase Adams on One Tree Hill in 2007, Colletti appeared on the MTV reality show Laguna Beach alongside then-girlfriend, Kristin Cavallari, and Lauren Conrad.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite not scoring, Dembélé was a constant thorn in the side of Inter Milan and set up two goals while also helping to create another during his side’s 5-0 win.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Napheesa Collier led the way with 20 points and six rebounds on 7-for-11 from the field, with Natisha Hiedeman scoring 18 off the bench.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs were poised to take the lead on the play, but Philadelphia ended up scoring a touchdown following the turnover.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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Trump most recently filing a $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch as owner of The Wall Street Journal in July.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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But not everyone qualifies for — or wants — asylum, attorneys said, and filing a frivolous claim risks steeper, even lifelong, penalties.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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And winning has become an elusive quest.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Your engineers should document how the product works, highlight core technologies and outline alternative methods of achieving the same result.—
Paul Moutzouris,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Shipp is tasked with scolding her father and delivering leaden exposition.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
11 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Bodey Weaver accounted for all six Colleyville Heritage touchdowns, tallying three rushing and three passing touchdowns.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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While each site location has various volunteers and event organizers, Coastkeeper and Heal the Bay help with supplies and tallying data to report to the state coastal agency.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Professional dancers can be laser focused on attaining physical perfection.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The same woman Don had been lecturing about beer.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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The following photos feature him reading on a train, posing with students, standing next to a sculpture and lecturing in front of the class.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cozens is only scratching the surface in his brief Ottawa tenure, having been a member of the Senators for around 200 days.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Need to dust delicate surfaces like lampshades or shelves without scratching?—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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