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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
After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Mexico has also been solid on defense, keeping three clean sheets while scoring six goals.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Because of that, Lewandowski will leave the club on June 30 as a free agent, yet also a modern day club legend that lifted three La Liga titles while scoring 120 goals in 193 appearances along the way.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Peter, Anton and Marian Stastny, Quebec Nordiques, 1980-89 Even someone who barely knows a puck from a duck could guess Wayne Gretzky led the NHL in scoring for the 1980s.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Kane has won 117 caps for England, scoring a national-record 82 goals.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The project arrives a year after Superman landed in theaters with David Corenswet in the lead, with that film scoring $618 million globally.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Argentina advanced to the knockout round by winning its first two group games, with Messi scoring all five of the team’s goals so far in his sixth World Cup.
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Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Lionel Messi continued to make history on Monday, breaking the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record by scoring both goals in a 2-0 Argentina win over Austria in Dallas.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Mexico has also been solid on defense, keeping three clean sheets while scoring six goals.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Because of that, Lewandowski will leave the club on June 30 as a free agent, yet also a modern day club legend that lifted three La Liga titles while scoring 120 goals in 193 appearances along the way.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Peter, Anton and Marian Stastny, Quebec Nordiques, 1980-89 Even someone who barely knows a puck from a duck could guess Wayne Gretzky led the NHL in scoring for the 1980s.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Kane has won 117 caps for England, scoring a national-record 82 goals.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The project arrives a year after Superman landed in theaters with David Corenswet in the lead, with that film scoring $618 million globally.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
Argentina advanced to the knockout round by winning its first two group games, with Messi scoring all five of the team’s goals so far in his sixth World Cup.
—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Lionel Messi continued to make history on Monday, breaking the all-time men’s World Cup scoring record by scoring both goals in a 2-0 Argentina win over Austria in Dallas.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
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The brain creates reference points, filing new information against existing constructs.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
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And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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The princess hilariously put her little brother in his place by scolding him.
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Meanwhile, the game has increasingly moved from scribing per se to revenue-cycle management, where health systems can see the financial payoff.
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The 18-year-old forward played for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League last season, tallying 45 goals and 59 assists in 68 games.
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According to Pew, Indonesia, Italy, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea and Turkey saw some of the most significant drops in favorable views of the United States, with each tallying double-digit declines over the past year.
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In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
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These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.
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If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision.
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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