Synonyms of rack up

rack up

verb

1

as in to score

to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points

having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• score
• win
• defeat
• triumph
• best
• tally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose

2

as in to achieve

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieve
• win
• attain
• gain
• make
• obtain
• score
• hit
• garner
• get
• ring up
• clock (up)
• log
• chalk up
• secure
• land
• notch (up)
• capture
• acquire
• realize
• amount (to)
• bag
• procure
• measure up (to)
• excel
• draw
• carry
• match
• tie
• approach
• meet
• touch
• equal
• top
• rival
• surpass
• outdo
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• fail (at)
• fall short (of)
• lose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rack up

The score was 41-39 at halftime, with Camper racking up nine points. —ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

Partied with rock stars, danced and sang, and racked up cash in offshore accounts. —Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026

With the exception of the game against Italy when the Europeans’ bats were sending seemingly everything over the fence in the early innings, the Americans have racked up the most strikeouts in the tournament and surrendered the fewest walks. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026

The Bobcats pounced on Aggies starter Cole Hubert, racking up four runs on five hits in the second inning and knocking him out of the game. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026