scoring

verb

present participle of score
1
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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2
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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3
as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort finally scored a good job after years of hard work

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4
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 The Wings were also led by Ogunbowale, who led the team with five assists, and Shepard who both scored in double figures, each scoring 15, in the win. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Then Golden State took control down the stretch, lengthening the lead early and scoring 29 points in the fourth to ensure a comfortable final five minutes. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Ousley also reached base twice against Italy, scoring once and driving in a run, while Cheek had a single, walk and two runs scored. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers produced nine hits, but left six runners stranded and went three for 10 with runners in scoring position to be swept at home for the second time in less than a month. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 This time, Velázquez aced the exam – scoring 94 out of 120 in what should have secured him a spot on the Communication and Journalism degree program offered at UNAM’s Aragón School of Higher Studies. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Alajbegovic enjoyed a breakout season at the Austrian club, scoring 13 and providing four assists, while becoming a regular at international level for Bosnia and Herzegovina. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Philadelphia responded by scoring five runs off Miami’s bullpen — four against Cade Gibson and Tyler Zuber in the sixth, one off John King in the eighth — to go up 7-5. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026 Ideally, Macario can return and provide a lift as Dudinha did late season, scoring seven goals in 10 games after general manager Camille Ashton signed her in the summer. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoring
  1. filing
  2. winning
  3. achieving
  4. scolding
  5. scribing
  6. tallying
  7. attaining
  8. lecturing
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  • Investigators presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office earlier Tuesday for filing consideration.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • All four of her grandparents were born and raised in Italy; in 2018, the then 62-year-old former magazine editor moved to Perugia, in the central Umbria region, on a temporary visa at the same time as filing a lawsuit for citizenship.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of filing
Verb
  • Durbin came through for the Red Sox with the one-out game-winning hit, ending the 4-hour, 23-minute contest.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Tyler Kinley, Víctor Mederos, Danny Young, Dylan Lee and newcomer Brent Suter, respectively, combined to pitch the final six innings as the Braves ran their winning streak to eight straight and nine in a row at home.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of winning
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  • This approach has already yielded significant results, with the 2026 BET Awards achieving its highest ratings since 2019, boasting a 50% year-over-year growth.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Many are pessimistic about achieving the American Dream and question the value of higher education.
    — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieving
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  • Rather than scolding parents about screens, society could do more to support families in ways that obviate the need for screen time.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Do not punish your dog by scolding or yelling at them, as this may make your dog's behavior worse out of fear or stress.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of scolding
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the game has increasingly moved from scribing per se to revenue-cycle management, where health systems can see the financial payoff.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of scribing
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  • The 2026 Florida Python Challenge ended on July 19, and organizers have officially finished tallying the number of bagged snakes.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Brady has the most Super Bowl rings ever won by an individual player in NFL history, tallying seven over his career — six with the Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tallying
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  • Interest in attaining at least a bare-bones understanding in computer science — and particularly AI-enhanced coding — has exploded across different majors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But while the landmark ruling reopens the path to citizenship for thousands worldwide, attaining it may be a different story.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of attaining
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  • Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon criticized Spain for lecturing Israel on security while struggling to control its own border.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Fauci stepped down from his NIAID post at the end of 2022 and segued to a lecturing job at Georgetown.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026
Definition of lecturing

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