Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

the score

NOUN
ball game
Synonyms
WEAK
big picture full particulars ins and outs lay of the land whole picture

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For Hull City, Neill became the first player-manager to score in a shootout, helping keep the score level at 3-3.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Brady Murrietta had tied the score with a squeeze bunt in the bottom of the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The Lancers wiped out an 8-1 deficit with seven runs in the fifth inning to tie the score.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The 27-year-old Dutchman missed three match darts in the 10th leg which allowed Littler to level the score with a 136 checkout.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I showed Mother the score and she told Dad.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover