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as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
finally scored a good job after years of hard work
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as in scolded
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 scored
In a 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, the Commanders scored on every second-half drive except one, and that proved costly.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Lions scored the final 19 points of the game after having trailed 23-7 at halftime.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Bears’ offense has gone under the microscope since their bye week, having scored just one touchdown in their last three games and none in their last two.
—Nbc Chicago, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Moments later, the Falcons quickly scored to shock their visitors 36-30.
—Terence Moore, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The 37-year-old scored three goals in 11 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to help Inter Miami come back from two goals down and thrash the New England Revolution 6-2.
—Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The album scored zero nominations for the upcoming CMA Awards.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Sterling Shepard scored the go-ahead touchdown from three yards out on 3rd-and-goal.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The Lions scored the final 19 points of the game after having trailed 23-7 at halftime.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Bears’ offense has gone under the microscope since their bye week, having scored just one touchdown in their last three games and none in their last two.
—Nbc Chicago, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Moments later, the Falcons quickly scored to shock their visitors 36-30.
—Terence Moore, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The 37-year-old scored three goals in 11 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute to help Inter Miami come back from two goals down and thrash the New England Revolution 6-2.
—Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The album scored zero nominations for the upcoming CMA Awards.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Sterling Shepard scored the go-ahead touchdown from three yards out on 3rd-and-goal.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scored
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Siegel also won a James Beard award in 2008 for best chef in the Midwest while working at Lake Park Bistro.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Red Clay Strays won emerging act of the year at the Americana Music Honors and Awards in September.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wall Street scratched their heads in June when it was announced Sony was taking Alamo in the midst of talks with Skydance.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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Be careful when using this mixture, as diluted vinegar can dissolve the finish that protects the wood and leave the piece cloudy, dull, or scratched.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Prior to Thursday, the analysts at the open-source intelligence collective Oryx had tallied one destroyed Nebo-M and two damaged ones.David Axe, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Survey responses were tallied and analyzed along with data from the previous three years, with heavier weight put on the more recent data and on the evaluations from current employees.Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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That may be attained by the new solid state batteries which could offer more power, while reducing weight and cost.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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However, high school athletes are already earning NIL money in several states, and those with promising NIL value have potentially attained some degree of financial security already.Joe Sabin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The vehicle has gained popularity among younger consumers.Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The movie, though not exactly shaking up the box office since opening from Utopia in early September, has steadily gained a Film Twitter fanbase of advocates.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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The top 10 were all white men (shocker), but four Black billionaires made the list this year, too.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The discovery was made by an anonymous treasure hunter who had successfully solved the complex puzzles the hunt’s creator set out.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Court documents obtained by AllHipHop explain how Swizz was allegedly involved.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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In order to recoup funds obtained from Affinity Equity International Partners Limited and Alsen Chance Holdings Limited — which were linked to the 1MDB scandal — liquidators sued the producer.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Scored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scored. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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