1
as in bed
a place set aside for sleeping
the clock struck midnight, signaling that it was time to hit the rack
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2
as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
suffering the rack of a sprained ankle, the climber had to make his way back down the mountain to camp felt the rack of regret after losing her temper with her teenagers
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1
as in to plague
to cause persistent suffering to
the young man was racked with guilt over the lie he had told to his parents the country has been racked by years of civil war
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as in to pull
to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure
she racked her brain trying to remember where she'd put the money the sails of the boat were racked by the storm's winds
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Recent Examples of rack
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The fine-dining restaurant, tastefully appointed with ornate chandeliers, wine racks, terrazzo tile and sumptuous cabernet walls, is scheduled to open in September, according to an Atlantic Village spokesperson.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400 degrees.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Noun
They’re laid flat on racks, then steamed in the oven.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The fine-dining restaurant, tastefully appointed with ornate chandeliers, wine racks, terrazzo tile and sumptuous cabernet walls, is scheduled to open in September, according to an Atlantic Village spokesperson.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Verb
The grapes are hand-picked and undergo maceration on the
skins for a few hours, then racked into terracotta jars towards the end of alcoholic fermentation, to permit proper temperature control.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 400 degrees.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack
Noun
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Brown said a bite from a lone star tick can trigger an allergic reaction, with symptoms including hives, gastrointestinal distress and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Tiffany had shown no indication of being depressed or in emotional distress.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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With water crises increasingly plaguing other areas of the country, Central Arkansas is positioning itself as a destination for sustainable economic growth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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But, with its ridiculous time-turning conclusion, the 1978 classic revealed a problem that's been plaguing the last son of Krypton ever since: Superman movies never end well.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Just had his Bible open on the couch and just talked about it.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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If the pee is on a material like a carpet, rug, couch or mattress, blot away the excess liquid before going in with your urine-enzyme spray.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Opioid pain relievers, such as oxycodone or morphine, can also disrupt the body’s ability to manage heat, triggering perspiration.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Our lives in Iran, our pain, are different from the ‘official’ version.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
7 July 2025
Verb
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There may be no animal that has been more revered and reviled, romanticized and persecuted, adopted and murdered than the coyote.—
Helen Whybrow
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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Asylum seekers must prove their government is persecuting them or that they're being persecuted by someone who the government is unable or unwilling to stop.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said Garcia was asleep in the lower bunk when Lopez got on top of him and started to strangle him.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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Should officials have evacuated the low-lying areas near the Guadalupe River—including the bunks at Camp Mystic—on the afternoon of July 3rd, when the Austin/San Antonio office of the N.W.S. issued a flood watch?—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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“Rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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