Synonyms of scores

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verb

present tense third-person singular of score

1

as in files

to mark with or as if with a line or groove

the glassblower scored the glass rod first so that it would break cleanly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• files
• seams
• grooves
• scratches
• mills
• scribes
• grazes
• flutes
• scarifies
• abrades
• rasps
• bevels
• chamfers

2

as in wins

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• tallies
• defeats
• triumphs
• racks up
• bests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses

3

as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

finally scored a good job after years of hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• gains
• hits
• makes
• garners
• obtains
• logs
• bags
• lands
• gets
• captures
• rings up
• secures
• clocks (up)
• excels
• matches
• draws
• chalks up
• racks up
• acquires
• ties
• notches (up)
• realizes
• carries
• approaches
• rivals
• procures
• tops
• equals
• touches
• amounts (to)
• meets
• surpasses
• measures up (to)
• beats
• outdoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• fails (at)
• loses
• falls short (of)

4

as in lectures

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lectures
• scolds
• reprimands
• criticizes
• blames
• rates
• attacks
• rants (at)
• rags
• jaws
• calls down
• rails (at or against)
• berates
• upbraids
• faults
• mocks
• dresses down
• bawls out
• reams (out)
• lays into
• hammers
• rebukes
• tongue-lashes
• keelhauls
• flays
• chastises
• admonishes
• takes to task
• reproaches
• castigates
• lambastes
• reads the riot act (to)
• chews out
• bastes
• slams
• knocks
• pans
• blasts
• condemns
• abuses
• lashes
• remonstrates (with)
• chides
• crucifies
• reprehends
• laces (into)
• harangues
• denounces
• ridicules
• assails
• scourges
• vituperates
• reviles
• excoriates
• censures
• disparages
• belittles
• reproves
• scorns
• bad-mouths
• scoffs
• disses
• puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• endorses
• sanctions
• praises
• lauds
• extols

scores

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noun

plural of score

1

as in grudges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grudges
• grievances
• resentments
• downs
• hostilities
• condemnations
• complaints
• offenses
• antagonisms
• spleens
• animosities
• malices
• spites
• piques
• umbrages
• rancors
• malevolences
• venoms
• antipathies
• enmities
• dudgeons
• peeves
• despites
• huffs

2

as in debts

something (as money) which is owed

we'll pay the full score next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debts
• obligations
• liabilities
• arrears
• arrearages
• delinquencies
• bankruptcies
• debits
• defaults
• bonds
• embarrassments
• insolvencies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayments
• assets
• quittances
• quietuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scores

Verb

The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

After some neat interplay in the Argentina box, Dorado scores the first-ever World Cup final goal by firing a right-foot finish into the far corner, through the goalkeeper Juan Botasso’s legs. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Springsteen scores the fourth-loftiest debut on this week's Streaming Songs chart. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Morocco players celebrate after Ismael Saibari scores the team's fifth and winning penalty kick against the Netherlands yesterday. — David Hickey, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Haaland scores goals at a higher rate than almost any soccer player ever. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

World Cup games also play a specific jingle for the team that scores, giving them a moment to party after a goals. — Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

Noun

Walker is among the scores of All-Star talents leading a modest uptick of Black baseball players in the major leagues. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for July 5th - July 11th, 2026. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

This can produce paradoxical situations, where usability ratings climb but conversion falls—or satisfaction scores improve but support costs don't drop. — Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

That method let researchers directly compare in-life memory and thinking scores with what was actually happening inside the brain. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. — Mark Cooper, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Argentina scores Argentina’s Julián Álvarez finds the back of the net to put the defending World Cup team up 2-1 with just a few minutes left to go. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Simpson’s moves may be out of lockstep with state Republican lawmakers, who this year introduced scores of bills aiming to crack down on immigration and the people who hire some immigrants. — Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) scores show declining patient access to specialists — a finding supported by other surveys and MedPAC’s own focus groups. — Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026