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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
Just seven have a lower OPS with runners in scoring position.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Karros ended up scoring the lone run off of Sheehan when Tyler Freeman singled.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
McCarthy led the Vikings on a thrilling comeback, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chicago Bears, 27-24, on the road to begin the 2025 NFL season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams - @TEN In week one, the Los Angeles Rams' defense had a great game, scoring 12 points against the Houston Texans.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Since then, Hamilton has struggled to find success, not scoring a win or podium other than a Sprint race win in China.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Norby then lined a single to right, scoring both runners, to pull the Marlins within 3-2.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Karros ended up scoring the lone run off of Sheehan when Tyler Freeman singled.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
McCarthy led the Vikings on a thrilling comeback, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chicago Bears, 27-24, on the road to begin the 2025 NFL season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams - @TEN In week one, the Los Angeles Rams' defense had a great game, scoring 12 points against the Houston Texans.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Since then, Hamilton has struggled to find success, not scoring a win or podium other than a Sprint race win in China.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Norby then lined a single to right, scoring both runners, to pull the Marlins within 3-2.
—Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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Missing these deadlines can result in penalties and interest, even if a taxpayer is otherwise eligible for a refund when filing their return.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Call your card servicer or visit its website for details on filing a claim.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The one-time Iron Range rising star was a congressman from 1975 to 1981 but decided to forgo reelection just as Ronald Reagan was winning the presidency.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal Kapil Kajal is an award-winning journalist with a diverse portfolio spanning defense, politics, technology, crime, environment, human rights, and foreign policy.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Called Ultra-Low Inductance Smart (ULIS) power module, the efficient innovation is capable of achieving five times greater energy density than predecessor designs in a smaller package.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to many hair- and scalp-care innovations, the best ingredients for hair growth products are a feasible means to achieving thicker, longer tresses right at home.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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With that in mind, tallying nine hits against the Yankees southpaw was an impressive feat.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The winners were selected by tallying all the scores and averaging them.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Thus far, the most notable example of a trenchocrat attaining a high federal position is Artem Zhoga, who built his career in the ranks of anti-Ukrainian military units in the Donbas region.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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This is the last organization that should be lecturing anyone about respecting the game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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Faculty across the state rebuked it as an infringement on academic freedom and warned of a mass chilling effect on free speech and lecturing on divisive topics.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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The cats kept them up each night with their incessant whining and scratching at their doors.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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As a player just scratching the surface of his potential with so much still ahead of him, the coming months are critical to his hopes of landing an invite to Italy.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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