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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
Lucia Kendall Has made quite the impression since making her debut in October, from scoring her first goal in the 2-0 against Ghana in December to holding her own in the No 10 position against Spain’s midfield in midweek.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Golden Knights, who twice trailed before scoring three third-period goals, have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella (8-0-1) took over as coach.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Kings held the highest-scoring team in the NHL to just two goals, held the highest-scoring line in the league to just one point and won the battle of the special teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
What was your experience scoring a film for the first time?
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Jalen Brunson started the game on fire for the Knickerbockers, scoring 19 points in the first quarter.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford had a stellar game for Sacramento, scoring 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting with seven rebounds and five assists.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
José Caballero celebrates with teammates after scoring.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Both Riley and Bates returned kickoffs in 2024, with Riley scoring a 96-yard touchdown against Utah State.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Golden Knights, who twice trailed before scoring three third-period goals, have not lost in regulation since John Tortorella (8-0-1) took over as coach.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Kings held the highest-scoring team in the NHL to just two goals, held the highest-scoring line in the league to just one point and won the battle of the special teams.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
What was your experience scoring a film for the first time?
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Jalen Brunson started the game on fire for the Knickerbockers, scoring 19 points in the first quarter.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford had a stellar game for Sacramento, scoring 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting with seven rebounds and five assists.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
José Caballero celebrates with teammates after scoring.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Both Riley and Bates returned kickoffs in 2024, with Riley scoring a 96-yard touchdown against Utah State.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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So Dees and the SPLC began filing civil lawsuits on behalf of victims, targeting leaders of the organizations.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bed Bath & Beyond closed its 360 brick-and-mortar locations in 2023 after filing for bankruptcy.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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In another era of Top Chef, the winning dishes actually would have made their way onto the Cracker Barrel menu.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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What went into achieving that brilliant energy between you and Mitchell, behind the scenes?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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First, as the Florida ACLU’s Howard Simon points out, Uthmeier is not scolding another branch of government.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keeanu Benton, Defensive Tackle, Second Round, Pick 49 Keeanu Benton started every Steelers game last season, tallying 5 1/2 sacks and 12 quarterback hits, both of which were career highs.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The winners were selected by tallying all the scores and averaging them.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Presenting decent, competitive teams with the prospect of attaining the best lottery odds will only further encourage those in the middle of the standings to hold a fire sale at the trade deadline to try to drop down.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The first season ended on a final note, and became wildly popular upon its 2023 release, attaining the coveted top spot on the streaming viewership rankings and winning eight Emmys.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Should the guy who spends his spare time dodging bullets really be lecturing him on death wishes?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The irony here is that after spending decades lecturing China about the merits of free trade, the US is taking a page out of Beijing’s own state capitalist playbook.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pine-Sol removes that grime without scratching the appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pulido told the crowd, before scratching his signature onto the brim and handing it to Jimena, who pumped it in the air and shrieked with joy.—
Jesús Rodríguez,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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