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

Alex Ovechkin scores four goals to become the first player in 100 years with back-to-back hat tricks to open a season, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Andre Luiz scores again, but Sporting falls André Luiz is off to a torrid start with Sporting KC. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Mensah scores with his legs Darian Mensah with a 34-yard touchdown run. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Defensive Player of the Week Senior linebacker Braden Fraus posts five tackles and scores a pair of TDs for West Aurora, one on a 15-yard fumble recovery and one on a 12-yard pick six, in 49-6 win over visiting Larkin. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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

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

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

Noun

Smartwatch Deals Samsung The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm Smartwatch acts as your ultimate wellness companion, powered by Galaxy AI to deliver personalized energy scores and deep health insights. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Fresh off the release of her shoegaze band Helen’s reunion album last week, Grouper’s Liz Harris has lined up a new record comprising two short-film scores. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026

The initiative serves 250 families, giving students the opportunity to get their test scores up in the morning and go on field trips in the afternoon, alongside other enrichment activities such as robotics and mentoring. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

His favorite target, Kanellius Purdy, has caught 28 passes for 584 yards and 9 scores. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

And as with all space station flights, Crew 12 carried out station maintenance and, most important to NASA, operated scores of experiments and research projects for scientists on the ground. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Every pinfall or submission scores one fall during those 15 minutes of action. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

In my own experiment, Claude was able to recognize that my genome file did not contain enough information to make reliable conclusions regarding genetic risk scores for common diseases. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

As next year looms closer, Light says there are still scores of unanswered questions about how the changeover will play out. — HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026