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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
New York scored the final seven points of the third quarter to get within six, but back-to-back 3s from Hiedeman and a layup off a Jessica Shepard feed pushed the Lynx lead to 76-65.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Verb
After scoring a record number of goals for Barcelona over two decades, making a splashy move to Paris Saint-Germain, and now taking Inter Miami to new heights, Messi has become a global icon with an income and lifestyle to match.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
New York scored the final seven points of the third quarter to get within six, but back-to-back 3s from Hiedeman and a layup off a Jessica Shepard feed pushed the Lynx lead to 76-65.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
Noun
Failure to make regular payments on any kind of financing will damage your credit score.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments!
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for score
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For the New Jersey lawsuit, the case was filed by American Suppressor Association, National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, Second Amendment Foundation, Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate.—
Nick Sibilla,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The department store chain, which currently has about 650 stores, was one of the largest retailers to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Mike Snider,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Democrats have only once won three gubernatorial elections in a row in Wisconsin.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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While on that topic, the Vols – coached by Tony Vitello – won the CWS in 2024, ending a 15-year team NCAA drought for UT and fueling a fun baseball rivalry because the state’s two SEC school.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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But the school achieved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, officials say.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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China and India have only landed spacecrafts on lunar soil since the late 2010s, with commercial companies achieving the feat since the start of last year.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Minutes later, Boone was spotted appearing to scold first-base coach Travis Chapman for Chisholm getting thrown out.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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But instead of yelling or scolding, Hocker speaks to her daughter gently, and with compassion.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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In the End, Tommy Fleetwood's Character Will Prevail Despite this awkward situation, Fleetwood has no plans to hold too many grudges about what happened.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S. leader’s use of tariffs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The City of Baltimore had put a lien on Anderson's tax debt and auctioned it off to the highest bidder -- a company that specializes in tax lien purchases -- for just $69,500.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Left-leaning groups and policymakers have also been highly critical in recent years of the crippling debt that some graduate programs impose on students.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just bruises that faded — purple legs, arms, and scratches on my back.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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McVicker’s face is a painting with the energy of a neon sign, and Fast boasts a black cat sexiness that threatens to claw out of the screen and scratch you.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
24 July 2025
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On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Hogan rose to prominence as a wrestler in the 1970s but attained superstardom in the 1980s as part of the World Wrestling Federation, now the WWE.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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“Score.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/score. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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