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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
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ludmila scored twice in the first half and the Chicago Stars got their first win of the NWSL season, a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in San Jose.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2025
But, with the score at 2-0, the Cubs offense came alive in the seventh, putting up five runs, followed by four in the eighth and then five again in the ninth.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
According to the site, these 10 Golden State spots scored the highest:
Modesto
Monterey
Fresno
Sacramento
San Diego
Bakersfield
San Francisco
Stockton
Santa Ana
Long Beach
Where are the top 10 party cities in US?
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Ludmila scored twice in the first half and the Chicago Stars got their first win of the NWSL season, a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in San Jose.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Dell managed the 4,000 points that indicate acceptable productivity in PCMark 10, but most laptop scores nowadays are in the 5,000 to 7,000 range, and its storage proved markedly slower than the pack's.
—PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2025
But, with the score at 2-0, the Cubs offense came alive in the seventh, putting up five runs, followed by four in the eighth and then five again in the ninth.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for score
Verb
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The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta — then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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No charges were filed against Darvish as of April 13.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The visual is meant to underline Bukele’s feat of achieving a top-level U.S. alliance for a country suddenly punching significantly above its weight in global affairs.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino achieved legendary status at Anfield through his ability to drop into pockets to facilitate wide runners ahead of him, and Cunha has all the attributes to perform a similar role, should Slot want to regenerate his front line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The White House was reprimanded: A federal judge scolded the Trump administration for failing to try to return the man.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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An armed man accused of walking into a Walgreens location in California and shooting an employee to death this week allegedly had a grudge against corporate pharmacies, police said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Theater owners gathered inside the Colosseum Theater at Caesar’s Palace on Monday didn’t seem to hold any grudges, and gave a warm welcome to the exec.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, rising global trade tensions have taken a toll on the bond market, threatening to shake the confidence of holders of U.S. debt.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The memo also noted that the repayments came as Burns was being sued by a local bank over almost $24,000 in credit card debt.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some people may have been scratching their heads when kids started screaming and crying after seeing a pig wearing a crown; With zombie pig men and skeleton archers riding spiders, why would this specific creature elicit such a guttural reaction?—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Cougars had turnovers prior to that possession, but the fact that no shot went up near the final buzzer had many scratching their heads as to what Houston was thinking.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The teen's beatification took place in 2020, meaning the pope declared the teen attained the blessedness of heaven, and Acutis was given the title of Blessed.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Score.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/score. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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