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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
Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Senior guard Terrell Morton scored 12 points and senior guard Zack Sharkey had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Spartans.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kansas City had a letdown game in New Orleans, losing 40-22, and the score didn’t necessarily reflect the overall outing the team had.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Dominique Neville, Hillsdale lacrosse: The senior scored four goals and had an assist in a 14-4 victory over Priory.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Senior guard Terrell Morton scored 12 points and senior guard Zack Sharkey had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Spartans.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
The game was largely back and forth with nine lead changes and 5 times throughout the game the score was tied.
—Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Kansas City had a letdown game in New Orleans, losing 40-22, and the score didn’t necessarily reflect the overall outing the team had.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for score
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Names and faces 3 hours ago by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony Farina.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Connolly under the FACE Act, or the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, and gave one of the night’s most passionate and powerful speeches.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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On March 8, the Mavs achieved this rare double-double.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to Smith, James, who approached him in the third quarter during a timeout, scolded him for his commentary regarding his son and teammate, Bronny James.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Obama playfully scolded her husband, Barack Obama, on her new podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And again to be blunt, filmmakers and studio execs also maintain feelings and grudges that spill over into and onto fans and press on either side.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Another mentioned a different kind of bias potentially at play: the grudge theatrical stalwarts still hold against Netflix.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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For example, if the individual who passed did not have life insurance, long-term care or supplemental disability insurance, there may also be debts left behind that can erode the inheritance.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Household debt, excluding mortgages, is now at $5 trillion dollar, about 20% higher than in 2020; the debt is comprised of loans, lines of credit, student and car loans, and credit cards.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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An investigation revealed the suspect pulled the victim’s hair and scratched the victim’s face two days prior.—
Anne Gelhaus,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The brothers were taken to a hospital, and the younger boy had bruises on his face and body, scratches on his face and head, and was seen walking with a limp, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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To attain the 17:1 ratio of water-to-coffee often touted as ideal by the international Specialty Coffee Association, each 5-ounce cup would require about 8 grams of coffee.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Score.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/score. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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