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

As Petal begins a slow descent in the United Kingdom, Grande scores another bestselling album – one inextricably tied to her latest full-length. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Tyree Howard scores his second touchdown of the night, a 7-yard run after picking up 8 yards. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 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

In a video shared by the tournament on Thursday, July 30, Rodman is seen watching as Shelton scores the match-winning point over Humbert. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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

Noun

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

Here’s the Week 0 Fort Worth-area high school football scores including teams from area districts. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

In a letter to university leadership, two Republican lawmakers urged the UC system to move quickly to reinstate the use of SAT and ACT scores in undergraduate admissions. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Karol is no stranger to the Spanish-language tallies, but Drake has only dominated a few times, and on one specific rundown, the Canadian hip-hop talent scores his first leader. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 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

Rookie fourth-rounder Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives after a surprise start in place of Geno Smith. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Credit scores are based on your credit history and range from 300 to 850. — Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026