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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
Despite the hectic turnaround, Cozens’ first regular-season games brought promise while playing alongside friend Drake Batherson and scoring five goals and 16 points in those 21 games.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At the end of each month, an official review board of experts and officers verifies each strike, tallies the points, and releases a list of the best-scoring teams.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
This is a statement opening week — a veteran artist returning with a ton of excitement and a physical-product promo blitz, scoring a notably huge debut number, and reasserting their commercial power unequivocally.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Prior to scoring the role of Chase Adams on One Tree Hill in 2007, Colletti appeared on the MTV reality show Laguna Beach alongside then-girlfriend, Kristin Cavallari, and Lauren Conrad.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite not scoring, Dembélé was a constant thorn in the side of Inter Milan and set up two goals while also helping to create another during his side’s 5-0 win.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Napheesa Collier led the way with 20 points and six rebounds on 7-for-11 from the field, with Natisha Hiedeman scoring 18 off the bench.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs were poised to take the lead on the play, but Philadelphia ended up scoring a touchdown following the turnover.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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DeFusco, the economist, believes filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an underused option for debtors.—
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One is filing a complaint with the DOT, which it is obligated to investigate (at least, for now).—
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
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The Grammy-winning rocker and '80s icon has since changed his tune, using his public performances as a musical soapbox to rebuke the president's conduct and policies.—
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Joy speaks at length about growing up in a culturally sophisticated yet oppressive family and holding her artistic temperament in check, before achieving a belated liberation.—
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During an interview with Axios Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader also maintained his primary focus remains achieving peace rather than securing another term.—
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Shipp is tasked with scolding her father and delivering leaden exposition.—
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
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Browning was relatively impressive across a long stretch two years ago as Burrow's replacement, leading the team to a 4-3 record in nine appearances and tallying 1,936 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions.—
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Professional dancers can be laser focused on attaining physical perfection.—
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The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.—
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The same woman Don had been lecturing about beer.—
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The following photos feature him reading on a train, posing with students, standing next to a sculpture and lecturing in front of the class.—
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Cozens is only scratching the surface in his brief Ottawa tenure, having been a member of the Senators for around 200 days.—
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Need to dust delicate surfaces like lampshades or shelves without scratching?—
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“Scoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoring. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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