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

Bills cruise past Lions as Josh Allen scores five touchdowns in new home debut. — FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Jamar Buckner scores on a 6 yard touchdown run and Seminole takes the lead. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushes for an NCAA record 386 yards and scores seven touchdowns in his second collegiate game. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Just five minutes later, Palace are able to break through, as Daichi Kamada scores a goal ruled out for a marginal offside. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The stallion gallops onto the field every time the team scores a touchdown, adding to the reverberating noise of fans hooting and hollering in the stands. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Whether the strategy reduces graft is a live debate — Singapore is third-lowest of 182 countries on one index, but Hong Kong, with much lower pay, also scores well. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In the final moments of the game, Chad scores the game-winning touchdown, but a penalty sets them back with just two seconds left on the clock. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

The compilation returns to multiple rankings across the Atlantic and even scores the singer-songwriter her first leader on one tally. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic has thrown for 417 yards and three scores with no interceptions. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

The low scores are mostly due to nerves, not lack of potential. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Hans Zimmer is bringing his blockbuster movie scores back to the stage. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026

Some consumers are hesitant to do so, for fear that failing to pay will hurt their credit scores, Collins noted. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Running back Brayden Boults also had 136 yards rushing on 11 carries and two scores for the Saints. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Trailing by two scores for most of the game’s second half didn’t help. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Here are Friday’s high school football scores from around the Southland. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026