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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
Booker had 15 first-half points, scoring mainly off midrange pull-ups but also using catch-and-shoot jumpers and getting to the line against the Wolverines, who had no answer for the first Team All-SEC honoree.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
White was similarly inefficient, scoring seven points on 3-of-12 shooting, including 1-for-6 from 3-point range.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In 22 games this season, Roese, 28, recorded six assists for the Sirens, ranking third on the team in scoring from the blueline.
—Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
In the latter win, the Dodgers reversed a 2-0 sixth-inning deficit, scoring once in the sixth and then getting a clutch two-out, two-run home run from Will Smith in the bottom of the eighth to take a 3-2 lead.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Kraken have given up 218 goals while scoring 205 for a -13 scoring differential.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both teams rank in the top four nationally in scoring margin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Kevin Durant fueled the Rockets' (43-28) comeback by scoring 15 of his game-high 40 points in the fourth quarter.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
After helping Sweden win the goal medal at the world junior championships in January, Frondell finished strong with Djurgardens, scoring in 10 of 18 regular-season games before his team was eliminated Saturday in a first-round playoff series.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
White was similarly inefficient, scoring seven points on 3-of-12 shooting, including 1-for-6 from 3-point range.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
In 22 games this season, Roese, 28, recorded six assists for the Sirens, ranking third on the team in scoring from the blueline.
—Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
In the latter win, the Dodgers reversed a 2-0 sixth-inning deficit, scoring once in the sixth and then getting a clutch two-out, two-run home run from Will Smith in the bottom of the eighth to take a 3-2 lead.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Kraken have given up 218 goals while scoring 205 for a -13 scoring differential.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Both teams rank in the top four nationally in scoring margin.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Kevin Durant fueled the Rockets' (43-28) comeback by scoring 15 of his game-high 40 points in the fourth quarter.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
After helping Sweden win the goal medal at the world junior championships in January, Frondell finished strong with Djurgardens, scoring in 10 of 18 regular-season games before his team was eliminated Saturday in a first-round playoff series.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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For married couples filing jointly, the phaseout begins at $200,000 and ends at $250,000.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That has kept most stars from achieving crossover appeal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Churchgoers in the 2000s may remember a time when small groups met up for Ramsey’s Financial Peace University in hopes of achieving a debt-free life.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 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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Sapp was more productive while at Florida, though, tallying seven sacks his junior year, prior to a disappointing single-sack fall.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 25-year-old, who burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2025, held the Giants to one hit, a second-inning double from Heliot Ramos, and refused to issue a free pass while tallying 13 whiffs.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Liz Breadon, now the City Council president, added at the time that such a mistake could jeopardize an immigrant’s chances of attaining full citizenship.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Oakland’s leaders envision their town attaining similar big-city status.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Therefore, now is not the time to be lecturing our partners and allies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Eggs may be dyed one color, with designs created by scratching the egg with a sharp tool to reveal the white eggshell beneath.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Florida shooting guard Xavian Lee’s indecision culminated in a coast-to-coast sequence that ended in a head-scratching turnover instead of a potential game-winner.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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