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 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

Anna and Jude end up in the top, and Jude scores his third win. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Set up by a Blake McCullough 35-yard pass to Magnus Talma, Bishop Moore scores on a 3-yard McCullough keeper. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

The buck scores more than the buck that currently sits atop the list of Boone & Crockett records. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

When a finalist scores exceptionally high on technical skills but shows multiple interpersonal red flags, don’t let the technical score override your concerns. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores major upset in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

If Bates scores a touchdown, fans will be eligible for any size fountain drink for 99 cents. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Of course, the Dream scores nearly eight more points per game at home and shoots much better from behind the arc. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

Sleep should remain a priority, but perfect sleep scores on a WHOOP won’t always be possible in consequential roles. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Here are Friday’s Week 1 high school football scores from around the Southland. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Those offerings could mint a number of fresh billionaires and scores of millionaires. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Wide receiver Hudson Howard was phenomenal, tallying 127 yards and two scores. — Charles Baggarly august 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Keesler noted that graduate programs also weigh standardized test scores, and employers typically use transcripts only to confirm a student completed their degree. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The Los Angeles Daily News football wrap includes local and regional scores, game stories and photo galleries from the games Thursday and Friday in Week 0. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

OCVarsity’s stories, scores, photos and more from the high school football games Friday. — Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Residents said scores of people were abducted, with some estimating between 60 and 80 people were kidnapped. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026