Synonyms of scores

scores 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Brent Faiyaz captures his second top 10 with the debut of Icon, while Charli xcx scores her third top 10 with the arrival of her soundtrack to the film Wuthering Heights. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2026

Then Mitch Marner scores a massive goal to send them to the semis. —Chris Pronger, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026

Jensen Huang scores first piece of Zuck's $135B capex. —Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026

Sandra Whyte scores on an empty-netter with eight seconds left to give the United States a 3-1 victory over Canada. —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

With one second remaining in the final period, Escobar scores a takedown for a 21-5 win. —Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

Reese Atwood gets an RBI with yet another infield single, Katie Stewart scores Kayden Henry with a sacrifice fly, and Vic Hunter drops in an RBI single that scores Leighann Goode, and Kaiah Altmeyer drives in two after sitting out the first game. —Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026

Plano East star Arianna Robinson scores more than 30 for third straight game. —Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026

Seattle Seahawks' linebacker Uchenna Nwosu scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LX. —CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026

Noun

The conditions were ideal and scores reflected that on the second day of the 100th edition of a tournament that is still up for grabs, with 22 players within nine shots of the lead. —Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026

Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults. —Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026

Johnson received personal-best scores for her floor routine and balance beam. —Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026

Their individual scores are added up for an overall total. —Reuters, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026

No reviews or Rotten Tomatoes audience scores yet for part two here, which stars Milo Ventimiglia. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026

One judge’s bias metric coming out positive doesn’t mean the judge acted in bad faith—a random distribution of scores will inevitably result in some judges scoring skaters from their own country lower than average, and others scoring them higher than average. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Low scores were still available. —Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026

Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event. —Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026