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

If James scores opportunistically, defends at a high level and can be the playmaker this roster needs, his impact on this roster has a chance to be enormous. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026

The hPDI scores the diet across 17 food groups, divided into three categories. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Future scores a dozen or more placements on some lists, including the Billboard Hot 100, which is open to songs from every genre. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Among Republican voters, HJTA actually scores higher than the Republican Party itself. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Candace Parker scores 21 points and DeLisha Milton-Jones adds 19 before both are ejected after a scuffle in the final minute as the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Detroit Shock 84-81 at Auburn Hills, Mich. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals during the tournament. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

By comparison, Canada scores 90%, Japan 88%, Mexico 86% and Australia 93%. — Stephen Bagwell, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Noun

The projections are based on historical scores, with the most recent season weighing most heavily. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Toney also caught a touchdown pass in that Super Bowll from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, one of four Toney scores had in 23 games with the Chiefs (regular season and playoffs). — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Samuel had 4,792 receiving yards and 27 receiving touchdowns for the 49ers in his first seven years with the franchise along with 1,218 rushing yards and 21 rushing scores. — Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The nearly 690 workers in the trial saw measurable benefits after receiving glasses, including significantly better visual function scores within 12 weeks. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Alvarado used assists from defenders Manu Duah and rookie Kieran Sargeant to scores the winner in the 50th minute. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Thanks to aggressive American anti-drug operations and cooperation from Mexico, scores of top-level cartel figures have been sent to US custody in the past two years. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

That might include debris left behind or other damages like cars dented from scores of teens clambering over them while fleeing police. — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Over 2 million students had their scores scrapped after taking the exam in May. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026