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

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

Kilrea scores two goals, including the first one in Kings history. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 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

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

Noun

Students from hundreds of schools and scores of universities joined the protests, backed by their parents, teachers, and trade unions. — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

The simple-seeming request turned into an arduous task that would require scores of emails, multiple phone calls with Epic employees, a flight to Las Vegas, and a software update. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

His father had a sizable library of orchestra scores at home, and Hindoyan often put on recordings and read along. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The decision came after the Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade Center received its five consecutive failing scores in Texas’ A-F accountability ratings. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

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

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