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
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Return to oven rack and bake until glazed and lightly charred in spots, about 6 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Completely nude and covered in suds, Jeff makes a run for his secret hideaway in the store, clumsily vaulting himself over a toy rack and makeshift wall to do so.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.
—Charles Baggarly
october 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
His films have often dealt in an abstract way with the Civil War that racked Sri Lanka for 26 years.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Return to oven rack and bake until glazed and lightly charred in spots, about 6 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack
Noun
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The unnecessary teensy twin spoilers seem to serve no purpose beyond making loading things into the bed of the truck harder.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair dated in 2010, and they were filmed in bed together on the spinoff series Kourtney & Kim Take New York.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because of that, diabetes distress has been linked to other serious mental health issues.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Family members of the victims filed defamation and emotional distress lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas, where Jones’ Infowars talk show is based.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the first five weeks of the season have proven that wrong, both in terms of the Ravens’ roster construction and the injuries that have plagued their team.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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But since then, she has been plagued by scandal.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But institutional gravity is already starting to pull the two organizations together.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because alcohol evaporates quickly, the couch should be dry in no time.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vacherot dragged his opponent into the backhand corner, taking advantage of the pain that moving there would cause Djokovic, and then hitting into the open space on Djokovic’s forehand side.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Researchers were more likely to find hemorrhoids because participants underwent a screening colonoscopy instead of going to the doctor’s after reporting pain or bleeding.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These regimes persecute minorities, jail anyone who speaks freely, and rule through fear and censorship.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Blasphemy accusations have been used repeatedly to persecute Christians and other religious minorities in the country.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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