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as in filing
to mark with or as if with a line or groove
the glassblower scored the glass rod first so that it would break cleanly
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as in winning
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
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in scolding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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Recent Examples of scoring
Not after Carolina answered by scoring three goals in only 39 seconds, then added a tying fourth goal with less than two minutes to go in the third period.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 41,416,353.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Each team will take five penalties each, with the team scoring the most winning the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Heney singled and advanced on a throw home to put two in scoring position with one out, but Coughlan forced two groundouts to keep it 1-1.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
The Kings finished 29th in the NHL in scoring last season with just 220 goals, easily the fewest among playoff teams.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The Golden Knights have gone 50-7-12 when scoring three or more goals.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The Royals’ offense has sputtered this year, scoring just 221 runs, the fewest in the majors.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
With one out and Griffith in scoring position, Ian Armstrong chopped a game-tying single over Mulivai Levu’s glove at first base.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 41,416,353.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Each team will take five penalties each, with the team scoring the most winning the match.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Heney singled and advanced on a throw home to put two in scoring position with one out, but Coughlan forced two groundouts to keep it 1-1.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
The Kings finished 29th in the NHL in scoring last season with just 220 goals, easily the fewest among playoff teams.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The Golden Knights have gone 50-7-12 when scoring three or more goals.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The Royals’ offense has sputtered this year, scoring just 221 runs, the fewest in the majors.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
With one out and Griffith in scoring position, Ian Armstrong chopped a game-tying single over Mulivai Levu’s glove at first base.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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The six months Tran received for pleading guilty to larceny of a firearm, misleading law enforcement in a criminal investigation, and filing an application for a license to carry containing false information were served concurrently with the federal charges.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Brunson got fouled, the Knicks had the lead back and before long Spurs fans were filing out of the arena — possibly for the final time this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For Southland Development Authority CEO Bo Kemp, fostering connections is key to achieving his goal of making the south suburbs a hub for economic development.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Unlike standard carbon filters, these molecular cages force PFAS molecules to clump together inside a cavity, achieving a 98 percent removal rate.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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On March 12, the judge sought to change the journalists’ seating arrangement in court after scolding them for asking İmamoğlu questions during a hearing.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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Publicly, Ingoglia has become known for barnstorming the state to hold choreographed press conferences scolding cities and counties for wasteful spending.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the game has increasingly moved from scribing per se to revenue-cycle management, where health systems can see the financial payoff.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Brock’s offense was shut down by Liberty pitcher Bayleigh Taylor, tallying only two hits as a team in the contest.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Michaela Onyenwere played her first game of the season for Washington, tallying six points and four fouls.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Meditation is a pivotal force in attaining desires.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Decreasing food intake seems to be the most beneficial for attaining weight loss.—
Kim Pfotenhauer,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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One can scarcely imagine Davis agreeing to a management interview with Forbes or lecturing executives about organizational leadership.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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