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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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as in grudge
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
a whistle-blower who was more interested in settling a score with his employers than in exposing an injustice
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as in debt
something (as money) which is owed
we'll pay the full score next week
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Recent Examples of score
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In honor of the holiday, fans of the fast-casual restaurant chain can score a different Shake Shack single burger for free with a $10 minimum purchase from now until Sunday, June 1.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 May 2025
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Nearly half of all retail card applications are submitted by people with subprime or no credit scores, and the card companies behind them approve applications at a higher rate than for general-purpose cards, the CFPB said.
—Hugh Son,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Verb
The Warriors and Timberwolves resume their NBA Playoffs series tonight, and new customers can use the FanDuel promo code to sign up and score a potential $200 bonus.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In honor of the holiday, fans of the fast-casual restaurant chain can score a different Shake Shack single burger for free with a $10 minimum purchase from now until Sunday, June 1.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
The Valkyries rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and tied the score going into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t outpace the Sparks in the final 10 minutes in a 83-82 loss.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Nearly half of all retail card applications are submitted by people with subprime or no credit scores, and the card companies behind them approve applications at a higher rate than for general-purpose cards, the CFPB said.
—Hugh Son,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Rodney filed another complaint against Barry White’s estate, who first filed a copyright infringement suit against him.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
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Several other practices have filed lawsuits of their own, per the Times.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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His administration won significant backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rory McIlroy is the favorite after winning The Masters.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a bloc of moderate Republicans is demanding no reductions in Medicaid benefits – a requirement experts say would be impossible to meet while achieving Republicans' spending-cut goals and other GOP priorities.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The character has gotten a promotion and is achieving this new dream.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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The daughter of the trickster god Anansi, Abena spent her entire life terrified that her dad would lose her in a bet, and still bears a grudge that the Doctor couldn't take her away.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 May 2025
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Football folk have memories that would impress elephants and a mafioso’s capacity for holding grudges.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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What if the best way to shape responsible, generous graduates isn’t through contracts or debt—but through trust?—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Trump officials also accuse the higher education sector of abusing the student loan system, invoking perennial complaints about runaway tuition and spiraling debt.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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There's something about bright pink that scratches an itch or satisfies a craving in a way no other hair color can, and Megan Thee Stallion would probably agree.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Two years ago, Forte, also trained by Pletcher and owned by Repole, was scratched as the morning-line favorite.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Only 6% of Gen Zers say their primary career goal is to attain a senior leadership position.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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These imperfect human beings want their children to soar in all aspects of their lives, in a society that often tries to make attaining their goals impossible.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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“Score.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/score. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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