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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately
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as in grudge
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
a whistle-blower who was more interested in settling a score with his employers than in exposing an injustice
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as in debt
something (as money) which is owed
we'll pay the full score next week
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Recent Examples of score
Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Grande is being recognized for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked, while her costar Cynthia Erivo also scored a Globe nod Monday for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Ilona and Alan tied with Danny and Witney with their initial score of 27.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The film scored 10 noms, more than any other title in film or TV.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Grande is being recognized for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked, while her costar Cynthia Erivo also scored a Globe nod Monday for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The brilliant pink roseate spoonbills and scores of other birds at Orlando Wetlands park.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Ilona and Alan tied with Danny and Witney with their initial score of 27.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for score
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Mangione started shaking when he was questioned by police, according to court documents that were filed on Monday.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit was initially filed in October, but was amended to include Jay-Z (born Shawn Carter).Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This confluence of interests is useful but hardly sufficient to achieve the outcomes Trump desires.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Senate hauled Live Nation’s president and CFO in for a public scolding.Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The New York Times reported that Hegseth’s mother had sent him an email scolding him for abusing women.Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ravens, magpies and even common urban crows have demonstrated impressive feats of intelligence, from using traffic lights to crack nuts to remembering human faces and even holding grudges.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Both are brazenly transactional, and cling tenaciously to grudges.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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That merger burdened the company with debt — which still totals nearly $40 billion.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite all these taxes, New York’s debt per capita is the third-highest of any state, trailing only its fellow tax-happy neighbors, Connecticut and Massachusetts.The Editors, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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That’s barely enough time to scratch the surface of this great European capital, with its world-class museums and cosmopolitan glamor.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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After working as a scouting intern with the Baltimore Ravens last year, Jefferson signed with the Chargers hoping to scratch an itch to play that never wavered.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The company still has to attain permits from South Dakota after its application was denied in 2023.Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Score.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/score. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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