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 portal sets those weights itself and scores factories against their peers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Tim Cahill scores the fastest goal in MLS history, and the New York Red Bulls beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Crete-Monee’s August LaBranche (2) scores a TD on a keeper against Bloom during a Southland Conference game in Chicago Heights on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Three plays later, Jamarion Morrow scores a 4-yard touchdown to give the Aggies an early lead. — American-Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Each inning is worth a point to the team that scores more runs, and no new inning can begin after two hours. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Microsoft scores about 66, and CrowdStrike, at a similar revenue size, scores about 45. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Current’s Chawinga, Cooper star for national teams KC Current star Temwa Chawinga scores goals for fun, now for club and country. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Drake adds his 46th top 10 since the chart began in September 2020 — the most among male acts and second overall only to Swift’s 47 — and Toliver scores his second. — Gary Trust, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

Noun

Here are the Week 10 Fort Worth-area high school football scores, including teams from area districts. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Spain’s Transportation Minister Óscar Puente said the collision, which killed at least 69 people and injured scores more, was caused by both computer system failure and apparent human error. — Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members debated the Axon pilot program after hearing from scores of people who spoke out in opposition to more cameras. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Check our deals page regularly to get scopes on scores in tools, accessories, and all things automotive adjacent. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026

Parents and caregivers had the highest anhedonia and high-functioning depression scores in the study. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

The California student data breach involved far more than test scores. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Senior quarterback Phillip Turner has thrown for 1,092 yards and 17 TDs and ran for 599 yards and five more scores for the Kays. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

The Russian attack on Kyiv included three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions -- bombs that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets, Zelenskyy said. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026