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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
In June, the forward was named in England’s European Championship squad and fulfilled a childhood dream of scoring his first England goal against the Republic of Ireland in November.
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Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Seahawks led 6-3 through two quarters after scoring on the first and last drives of the opening half.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Tavares later iced the game, and completed his hat trick, by scoring in an empty net.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Baltimore was perfect in the red zone, scoring twice, while the Texans were 0-for-1.
—Brian Wacker, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Best Women’s Shoe Deals There’s no better feeling than scoring quality brands and styles at a fraction of the retail price, and Amazon Outlet makes that possible with its vast selection of footwear markdowns.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Hawks star guard Trae Young did his best to keep the team afloat, scoring 35 points while adding 10 assists and seven rebounds.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach State struggled to find answers offensively and was thoroughly outmatched, scoring its fewest points in a game this season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
The Seahawks led 6-3 through two quarters after scoring on the first and last drives of the opening half.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Tavares later iced the game, and completed his hat trick, by scoring in an empty net.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Baltimore was perfect in the red zone, scoring twice, while the Texans were 0-for-1.
—Brian Wacker, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Best Women’s Shoe Deals There’s no better feeling than scoring quality brands and styles at a fraction of the retail price, and Amazon Outlet makes that possible with its vast selection of footwear markdowns.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
—Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Hawks star guard Trae Young did his best to keep the team afloat, scoring 35 points while adding 10 assists and seven rebounds.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach State struggled to find answers offensively and was thoroughly outmatched, scoring its fewest points in a game this season.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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This includes breaking laws and not filing taxes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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But even filing for arbitration could help frame Geekie’s contract.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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None lasted more than three years, and only Nagy produced a winning season.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, Valles breaks down how to use hair rollers and shares a step-by-step guide for achieving the bouncy, beautiful hairstyle.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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For industries where accountability matters, attaining third-party verifications can be particularly effective.—
Jake Webster,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Similar to a sheet pan, whole meals can be built in a Dutch oven, scratching that same itch for convenience and less clean up.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s just scratching the surface – addressing only the symptoms of the underlying challenges and only addressing them at the end of the SDLC process.—
Jeremy Vaughan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The suspect raised roughly $60,000 in Australian dollars, or about $37,500 USD, after pocketing donations and gaining social media followers, the BBC previously reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nehring, who served as chair of the California Republican Party from 2007 to 2011 and was a spokesperson for Texas Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign, said the idea of California seceding was again gaining traction.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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There are genuine questions of fairness about altering the schedule in favour of Champions League teams — particularly in England where there are four sides competing for three top positions — but actively making things harder is something that should be moved away from.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Homan said Monday that sanctuary policies in Boston and Massachusetts were making communities less safe, because of the disconnect between local and federal agencies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Finally, Assad’s fall has fueled domestic discontent among loyalists to the regime in Tehran, with some calling the loss a strategic blunder and openly criticizing the government on state television.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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