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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
On Wednesday night, Edwards scored just three minutes into the game before Covarrubias contributed two more goals for a 3-0 halftime lead.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Maxey scored five points on 2-of-7 shooting in the fourth, while George (0-of-5) and Edgecombe (0-of-4) both went scoreless.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Wembanyama scored 19 points and had 15 rebounds.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Each scored 45 points and played more than 40 minutes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 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
The game was choppy and low-event until William Eklund scored an electrifying one-timer goal on the power play.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Orlando’s backup backcourt of Black and Anthony helped distribute the ball, and all five reserves scored.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Maxey scored five points on 2-of-7 shooting in the fourth, while George (0-of-5) and Edgecombe (0-of-4) both went scoreless.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Wembanyama scored 19 points and had 15 rebounds.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Each scored 45 points and played more than 40 minutes.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 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
The game was choppy and low-event until William Eklund scored an electrifying one-timer goal on the power play.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Orlando’s backup backcourt of Black and Anthony helped distribute the ball, and all five reserves scored.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scored
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Besides the lawsuit from the tribes, NDN Collective and other environmental groups filed a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to halt the project.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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No formal charges have been filed in the case.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In 1977, Seattle Slew won the Kentucky Derby, the first of his Triple Crown victories.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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O’Keefe-Dunne also was blessed with a lovely singing voice, her sister said, and her uncle had wanted to send her to a vocal coach — the same vocal coach used by singer Johnny Mathis, who then had not yet achieved worldwide stardom.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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So this has been a tactical demonstration of prowess, but has not achieved the strategic goals that the president announced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Rogers scolded Musk on Tuesday morning for his recent social media posts about the trial and threatened a gag order before the jury arrived in the courtroom.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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So far, to Trump’s dismay, the plaintiff has won some victories; a federal judge repeatedly scolded government lawyers and halted work.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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If you have been bitten or scratched by an animal, seek medical attention immediately.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Great White became the fifth horse scratched this week and the second Saturday.—
Stephen Whyno,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Perhaps most telling, for all the hiccups and moving pieces, the 11 wins tallied by Padres starting pitchers so far are tied for fifth-most in the majors.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In 140 plate appearances, Brandon Nimmo has hit four long balls, tallied 12 RBIs and scored 14 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
1 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 9 May. 2026.
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