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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in scolded
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 scored
The senior, who has signed to play soccer at the Coast Guard Academy, scored midway in the first half to help send the Gladiators to a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion River Ridge in the Class 5A final at Duluth High School.
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Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Nelson-Ododa returned to the court to start the second half with a brace on her right ankle and scored the first points of the third quarter for the Sun, but the Aces quickly began to pull away.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Aden Gutierrez and Heartland recruit Colin Quinn had a hit and scored a run.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kelly scored his third touchdown of the night from 7 yards out.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Joveljić scored 34 goals for the Galaxy from 2021-24.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Duran then scored on a two-run homer from Evan Carter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Against the Hornets, Whitmore scored 17 points in just 27 minutes on 7-for-16 shooting from the floor.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Nelson-Ododa returned to the court to start the second half with a brace on her right ankle and scored the first points of the third quarter for the Sun, but the Aces quickly began to pull away.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Aden Gutierrez and Heartland recruit Colin Quinn had a hit and scored a run.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kelly scored his third touchdown of the night from 7 yards out.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Joveljić scored 34 goals for the Galaxy from 2021-24.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Duran then scored on a two-run homer from Evan Carter.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Against the Hornets, Whitmore scored 17 points in just 27 minutes on 7-for-16 shooting from the floor.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scored
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The medical negligence lawsuit was filed by Cantrell’s father against the hospital and two doctors who treated the teen.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Goltes had filed a petition for child support and attorney’s fees, according to TMZ.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Most of them were spent on the third defensive pairing, and then the 22-year-old was scratched for Tyson Hinds late in the year as Quenneville favored the size of Hinds, who spent most of his season in the American Hockey League.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Replace scratched non-stick pans with cast iron, stainless steel or ceramic cookware.—
Ryan Brennan
May 11,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Zoe Maher tallied six goals and Mia Macropoulos added five pals and three assists as Medfield toppled Algonquin, 21-10.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Cornerstone recruit Ryan Beaumont tallied eight kills and five blocks for the Porters (23-8, 4-1), while Edgewood commit Drew Miller added 13 digs and senior setter Antonio Fiordirosa chalked up 17 assists and two kills.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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For years, states such as New York and California have been run by politicians who seem to believe prosperity is permanent — an endless resource to be taxed a little more, regulated a little harder and lectured a little longer.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ratmoko is also a photographer, writer, and scholar who has lectured on intercultural communication schools including Yale University and the University of Zurich.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Scored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scored. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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