Synonyms of scoring

scoring

verb

present participle of score

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filing
• scribing
• scratching
• grooving
• seaming
• milling
• grazing
• scarifying
• abrading
• chamfering
• rasping
• beveling
• fluting

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winning
• tallying
• defeating
• racking up
• triumphing
• besting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing

3

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

finally scored a good job after years of hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winning
• achieving
• attaining
• gaining
• making
• obtaining
• hitting
• garnering
• logging
• getting
• securing
• capturing
• bagging
• acquiring
• landing
• drawing
• realizing
• tying
• racking up
• procuring
• ringing up
• matching
• clocking (up)
• carrying
• chalking up
• excelling
• notching (up)
• approaching
• topping
• touching
• meeting
• equaling
• amounting (to)
• surpassing
• rivaling
• measuring up (to)
• beating
• outdoing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• failing (at)
• losing
• falling short (of)

4

as in scolding

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolding
• lecturing
• reprimanding
• criticizing
• blaming
• attacking
• rating
• berating
• upbraiding
• hammering
• dressing down
• chastising
• ranting (at)
• bawling out
• mocking
• calling down
• ragging
• flaying
• reaming (out)
• admonishing
• railing (at or against)
• jawing
• basting
• rebuking
• chewing out
• keelhauling
• faulting
• castigating
• lambasting
• laying into
• reproaching
• knocking
• tongue-lashing
• slamming
• reading the riot act (to)
• lashing
• taking to task
• blasting
• condemning
• panning
• chiding
• remonstrating (with)
• crucifying
• denouncing
• abusing
• assailing
• excoriating
• lacing (into)
• ridiculing
• reproving
• disparaging
• reviling
• censuring
• haranguing
• vituperating
• reprehending
• scourging
• belittling
• scorning
• scoffing
• bad-mouthing
• dissing
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• praising
• extolling
• lauding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scoring

Carson Hansen ran for 119 on 14 carries, scoring a 12-yard touchdown in the first quarter and adding a key 36-yard run to keep Penn State's final drive going. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Former Sounders midfielder Nico Lodeiro holds the record for a regular-season finale, scoring in 24 seconds for Seattle in 2022. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

The Hurricanes have been scoring at will, putting up 52 on Pittsburgh, 43 on Florida State and 41 at Clemson, before escaping North Carolina 38-35 last week. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

After scoring just four points on six field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Adebayo was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense on Saturday. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Tampa Bay went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position while Milwaukee was 2 for 8. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

The teams traded goals in the second period, scoring two times apiece. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Facing a Baylor defense that ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring defense and top five in the Big 12 in multiple categories, Craig delivered what was his best game of the season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026