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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in scolded
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 scored
Against the Hornets, Whitmore scored 17 points in just 27 minutes on 7-for-16 shooting from the floor.
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Seven of the Knicks’ eight rotation players scored in double figures.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The game was choppy and low-event until William Eklund scored an electrifying one-timer goal on the power play.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Michael Bunting scored twice while Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Philip Tomasino and Blake Lizotte also scored.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia’s third goal, scored by Sean Couturier, was awful and nearly swung the game in the Flyers’ direction.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Orlando’s backup backcourt of Black and Anthony helped distribute the ball, and all five reserves scored.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Coyle scored the opening goal in the Bruins’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Somehow, Lewandowski, who has scored just twice in seven league games, contrived to miss the ball almost completely as Oblak gathered.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Seven of the Knicks’ eight rotation players scored in double figures.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The game was choppy and low-event until William Eklund scored an electrifying one-timer goal on the power play.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Michael Bunting scored twice while Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Philip Tomasino and Blake Lizotte also scored.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia’s third goal, scored by Sean Couturier, was awful and nearly swung the game in the Flyers’ direction.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Orlando’s backup backcourt of Black and Anthony helped distribute the ball, and all five reserves scored.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Coyle scored the opening goal in the Bruins’ 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Somehow, Lewandowski, who has scored just twice in seven league games, contrived to miss the ball almost completely as Oblak gathered.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scored
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Very few Mega Millions jackpots have been won this year.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the Pistons already had listed starting small forward Tobias Harris out with a sprained right thumb, Jaden Ivey, who had been listed as the starting shooting guard, was scratched just prior to tipoff with knee pain.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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This kid came up through covid, has had 3 head coaches already, and has been healthy scratched by them all, including in the playoffs.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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This week, Texas senior guard Julian Larry tallied four points and a team-high six assists as the Longhorns earned a 98-62 win over New Orleans.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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Separate economic analyses of farm damage tallied losses of up to $630 million in Virginia, $452 million in South Carolina and $162 million in Florida.Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Alternative waste management methods are available but have not attained market dominance.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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It is neither easily attained nor sustained without continual effort.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, who has attracted attention on social media for his looks, has gained an online following, with accounts such as @HotforLuigi emerging on platforms like X (formerly Twitter).Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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German forces rapidly gained ground.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Butterflies made a historic trans-Atlantic flight, an Antarctic penguin made a surprise appearance on a sandy beach, and a gray whale traveled thousands of miles from home.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The British actress, who filed for divorce in October 2023, made the request in a filing Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Scored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scored. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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