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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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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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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
Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
Put the peppers on the center rack of an oven set to broil.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
In data center and infrastructure planning, the M2000 supports the development of digital twins that model entire compute environments down to the board and rack level.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
As if to settle my doubts, the buck looked back over his shoulder and gave me a clear look at the other half of his rack.
—Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025
Put the peppers on the center rack of an oven set to broil.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Verb
Here’s a two-in-one shelf and coat rack that oozes charm thanks to the playful scalloped detail outlining each hook.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
In data center and infrastructure planning, the M2000 supports the development of digital twins that model entire compute environments down to the board and rack level.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack
Noun
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How to do it: Lay a beach towel on the floor (or on a bed) and have one partner lie on their stomach, with their hips slightly raised using a pillow or rolled towel.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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In a somewhat apt development, switching over to a proper bed has seen Romy develop a habit of roaming around at night.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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To add insult to injury, distress at work has been linked to a decrease in innovative work behavior, meaning all that destructive stress ultimately may yield less inspiring work.—
Drew Gerber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Tennessee law, like Idaho’s, centers on medical care for transgender youth that addresses gender dysphoria, or feelings of distress when a person’s body or presentation doesn’t match their gender identity.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Much of the documentary explores Walters' insecurities, which plagued her despite her incredible accomplishments.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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American aviation has been plagued with several tragedies this year, starting with the fatal midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5432 and a military Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., in which 67 people died.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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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
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We’re seated on a lush couch in his publicist’s office in the Lower East Side, a few days after the album dropped.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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There is also a boudoir-like VIP lounge with a black marble fireplace, a bed-like couch and mirrored paneling.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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The high-end massager retails for $650, and includes a variety of tips to target different areas of the body and a multitude of muscle aches and pains.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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With his penchant for menacing models, black-out contact lenses and jutting shoulders, Owens is also a forever torchbearer for different kinds of beauty, and a safe haven for people who feel persecuted for being outside the norm.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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The regimes that persecute religious minorities are also the ones that oppress women, LGBTQ people, journalists, and dissidents.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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While kids will love the deluxe king bunk room, there are a variety of spacious accommodations for families.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Society Hotel The boutique Society Hotel is set in an old schoolhouse and has the complete traveler accommodation toolkit: bunk rooms, private rooms, and cutesy cabins.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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