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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
Ayo Dosunmu is another player who has had a major postseason moment, scoring 43 points off the bench against the Nuggets after DiVincenzo went down.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The Bruins resumed scoring in the sixth inning, with the bases loaded and Grant at bat again.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.
—Greg Cote
may 18, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The Canadiens have a 49-9-9 record when scoring at least three goals.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
In between qualifiers, Diaz also helped Colombia reach the 2024 Copa América Final, scoring two goals in a tournament in which Los Cafeteros finished second.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The Red Sox barely avoided being shut out for the fourth time this season, scoring their only run on an RBI double by Nick Sogard with two outs in the top of the ninth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Mitchell led all players on both sides in scoring with 31 points.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
In June, the forward was named in England’s European Championship squad and fulfilled a childhood dream of scoring his first England goal against the Republic of Ireland in November.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The Bruins resumed scoring in the sixth inning, with the bases loaded and Grant at bat again.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.
—Greg Cote
may 18, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
The Canadiens have a 49-9-9 record when scoring at least three goals.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
In between qualifiers, Diaz also helped Colombia reach the 2024 Copa América Final, scoring two goals in a tournament in which Los Cafeteros finished second.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The Red Sox barely avoided being shut out for the fourth time this season, scoring their only run on an RBI double by Nick Sogard with two outs in the top of the ninth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Mitchell led all players on both sides in scoring with 31 points.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
In June, the forward was named in England’s European Championship squad and fulfilled a childhood dream of scoring his first England goal against the Republic of Ireland in November.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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The Alabama Supreme Court dismissed their appeal, calling the conduct egregious, and barred the lawyer from filing in that court again without co-counsel sign-off.—
Alexandra Smyth,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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First, as the Florida ACLU’s Howard Simon points out, Uthmeier is not scolding another branch of government.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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These small books are in several Route 66 attractions around the town, tallying the thousands of people who stop by.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Kathryn Utley led the way offensively, tallying two hits and a team-high three RBIs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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At Yale, where Garber began her career, Jacques Derrida was a frequent visitor, and Paul de Man might be found down the corridor solemnly lecturing on Nietzsche.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The chance to work with the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager had been a significant draw for many of the players who had joined the club over the previous 18 months, and his abrupt departure left some scratching their heads.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For textured handles or seams where grime tends to hide, an old soft toothbrush can help loosen residue without scratching the surface.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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