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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
Running backs Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod each scored in the first quarter and broke off impressive runs, and combined for 140 yards on the ground.
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Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
In 505 plate appearances, Trevor Larnach has hit 16 long balls, tallied 56 RBIs and scored 56 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Twins scored a run after catcher Jhonny Pereda drove in shortstop Brooks Lee.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Messi equalized from the penalty spot in the 77th minute and scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Castleberry struck once again with only 57 seconds on the clock in the first half as Brian Ceniceros scored a 70-yard receiving touchdown, which brought the score to 28-20 at the half.
—Dylan Craver, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Both scored during a three-run inning.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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
Seven of the Knicks’ eight rotation players scored in double figures.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
In 505 plate appearances, Trevor Larnach has hit 16 long balls, tallied 56 RBIs and scored 56 runs.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The Twins scored a run after catcher Jhonny Pereda drove in shortstop Brooks Lee.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Messi equalized from the penalty spot in the 77th minute and scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Castleberry struck once again with only 57 seconds on the clock in the first half as Brian Ceniceros scored a 70-yard receiving touchdown, which brought the score to 28-20 at the half.
—Dylan Craver, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Both scored during a three-run inning.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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
Seven of the Knicks’ eight rotation players scored in double figures.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scored
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Cousins were playing ding, dong, ditch The victim's cousin told investigators that the two were attending a family birthday party about a block away from the scene of the shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Harris County court.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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George Bochetto, the attorney who filed the lawsuit, also wrote a letter, arguing that the express train service cuts for the Eagles game should also be halted.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The effect was achieved through volume capture technology.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the company achieved the world’s first test of a megawatt-class, multi-kilovolt hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions simulating single-aisle commercial flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lox's reaction to being scolded.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The government lawyers were frequently scolded by federal judges who dismissed the accusations against Abrego Garcia as baseless and ordered that he be returned to the United States, since he was illegally deported.—
Evan Mealins,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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But over time, even the most beautiful planks can start to look dull, dry, or scratched, especially in high-traffic areas.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Ortega's Wednesday has only scratched the surface of her family's dark history.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Carson Kelly finished August without an extra-base hit in 77 plate appearances (22 games) while Crow-Armstrong tallied only five extra-base hits and five RBIs in 112 plate appearances.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Once the code names have been correctly tallied with the films, the financial statements of the relevant FPC can be consulted to reveal how much the movie cost to make.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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It’s been demonstrated, for example, that greater savings can be attained for those with comparatively higher body mass indices.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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We weren’t being lectured to anymore.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Scored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scored. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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