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

Preferably, any recruit would also offer creativity from deep, given Newcastle need to try to compensate for the loss of creativity and goal-scoring threat that Guimaraes provided in midfield. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Allisha Gray tied her career high with 32 points to lead all scorers, while Angel Reese finished with another double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The Owls were one of the worst defensive teams in college football last season, finishing near the bottom nationally in scoring defense, total defense and rushing defense. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Unbeaten in all competitions this season when scoring first (15-0-2), LAFC dropped to 0-6-1 in MLS when opponents jumped ahead. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Atlanta had a rest edge in its 108-101 home win over Indiana earlier this year, and Clark played in that game, scoring 26 points and throwing a game-high seven assists. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

In the next inning, Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers hit a go-ahead single to right off Skubal, scoring Jackson Chourio from second after his double. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Despite the win, the Red Sox went 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position and stranded seven. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

After scoring the equalizer in the ninth, the Astros scored three runs off Jason Foley to take the lead for good. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026