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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 scoring a run in the fourth when Willy Adames grounded into a double play with a runner on third, San Francisco called upon a double steal with runners at the corners to swipe its third run.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Only a strong relay throw home by second baseman Miguel Rojas and a successful challenge prevented Hunter Goodman from scoring a go-ahead run.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
But the stalemate only lasted for two minutes, with De Ketelaere scoring again to restore Belgium’s lead.
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Lee Ying Shan,lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 July 2026
Belgium’s Hans Vanaken took advantage, scoring the third goal.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026
Haaland has played his best on the sport’s biggest stage, scoring seven goals at this World Cup so far, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most in the tournament.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
If scoring concert tickets to a major tour feels harder than ever, the numbers back you up.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Fox News also had a strong night on cable — scoring its best-ever ratings for the Independence Day holiday.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 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
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 July 2026
Only a strong relay throw home by second baseman Miguel Rojas and a successful challenge prevented Hunter Goodman from scoring a go-ahead run.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2026
But the stalemate only lasted for two minutes, with De Ketelaere scoring again to restore Belgium’s lead.
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Lee Ying Shan,lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 July 2026
Belgium’s Hans Vanaken took advantage, scoring the third goal.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 July 2026
Haaland has played his best on the sport’s biggest stage, scoring seven goals at this World Cup so far, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most in the tournament.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
If scoring concert tickets to a major tour feels harder than ever, the numbers back you up.
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Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Fox News also had a strong night on cable — scoring its best-ever ratings for the Independence Day holiday.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
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Those filing the lawsuit alleged that the agreements gave Disney significant leverage over streaming bundle prices, limited competitors' ability to offer lower-cost alternatives and contributed to higher prices for consumers.
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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