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as in achieves
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in lectures
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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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
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as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
we'll pay the full score next week
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Recent Examples of scores
Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Richard Jefferson scores 18 of his 31 points after regulation to lead New Jersey to a 127-120 triple-overtime victory over Detroit and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The match takes place in a hotel lobby and the winner scores a bucket of Michelob Ultra beers.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Amanda Gutierres #9 of Boston Legacy FC scores her team's second goal from the penalty spot against Anna Moorhouse #1 of Orlando Pride at Gillette Stadium on May 12, 2026 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
While some of the new businesses in North Chicago are considered small businesses like Mia’s and Drive Performance, Considine said each time a startup medical company begins operating in the Helix 51 incubator at Rosalind Franklin, the city scores another new concern.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This is a city that scores highly with bicyclists (there are 89 miles of trails) and has been ranked third in the nation for government support of the arts.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Denver is 3-8 in the last three postseasons when Murray scores 18 or fewer in playoff contests.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The Magic are now 1-7 in playoff games when Banchero scores 30 or more, a statistic that raises uncomfortable questions about everything around him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Advertisement Notably, however, many states that were implementing such reforms had also not yet seen turn-arounds in reading scores as of last year.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The Chestnut Man references a serial killer who was the main antagonist in season 1, where again, both seasons of this show have 100% scores.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Both Asian and white students of that class had median MCAT scores in the 100th percentile.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Noe Padilla Moderators highlighted that California spends more on schools, yet districts are not seeing improvements in education scores.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The scores have also been rather high, with just 25 players below par at the time of publishing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
In recent months, the DOJ had asked medical schools for information from student applications, including test scores, race, ZIP codes, and alumni ties.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Verb
Lynch scores from 1 yard out half the time.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Richard Jefferson scores 18 of his 31 points after regulation to lead New Jersey to a 127-120 triple-overtime victory over Detroit and a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The match takes place in a hotel lobby and the winner scores a bucket of Michelob Ultra beers.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Amanda Gutierres #9 of Boston Legacy FC scores her team's second goal from the penalty spot against Anna Moorhouse #1 of Orlando Pride at Gillette Stadium on May 12, 2026 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
While some of the new businesses in North Chicago are considered small businesses like Mia’s and Drive Performance, Considine said each time a startup medical company begins operating in the Helix 51 incubator at Rosalind Franklin, the city scores another new concern.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
This is a city that scores highly with bicyclists (there are 89 miles of trails) and has been ranked third in the nation for government support of the arts.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Denver is 3-8 in the last three postseasons when Murray scores 18 or fewer in playoff contests.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
The Magic are now 1-7 in playoff games when Banchero scores 30 or more, a statistic that raises uncomfortable questions about everything around him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Noun
Dowdell was selected the MVP of the contest with 141 yards receiving, two scores and an interception on defense.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Advertisement Notably, however, many states that were implementing such reforms had also not yet seen turn-arounds in reading scores as of last year.
—Connor Greene, Time, 16 May 2026
The Chestnut Man references a serial killer who was the main antagonist in season 1, where again, both seasons of this show have 100% scores.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Both Asian and white students of that class had median MCAT scores in the 100th percentile.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Noe Padilla Moderators highlighted that California spends more on schools, yet districts are not seeing improvements in education scores.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The scores have also been rather high, with just 25 players below par at the time of publishing.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
In recent months, the DOJ had asked medical schools for information from student applications, including test scores, race, ZIP codes, and alumni ties.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scores
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The clerk’s inquiry is required by law after someone files a complaint, said Saul Seyler, Ada County’s elections director.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The district attorney that prosecuted the case represents the state during this process and files briefs responding to the claims, per the handbook.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The telling is harrowing, but also humorous at times, and achieves an emotional register that had me, essentially, transfixed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Here, the Sport+ drive mode does a commendable job of keeping the transmission in the meaty parts of the powerband, while dialing the dampers back to Sport achieves the right balance of body control and compliance on these less-than-perfect road surfaces.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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With me, my wife lectures me more than my children.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Minter and Mike McCarthy inherit a rivalry built on field goals, grudges and games that look like they were filmed through cigar smoke.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Internal drama — employee hook-ups, power plays, longstanding grudges — share space with the mix of the mundane and the outrageous that constitutes a typical day in a typical big-city emergency department.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Or maybe all McIlroy’s bad juju this week will call in its debts, and this week at Aronimink will end in a whimper.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Ball State recruit also tallies 30 kills in two nonconference matches.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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To be clear, the ledger now tallies only what companies pay, not what people lose—the asthma attacks, hospitalizations, shortened lives, or deaths.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gemini attains a very favorable position almost directly overhead.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Scores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scores. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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