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 inquiry, which has yet to publish any findings, has already racked up costs of £58 million in the three years from its launch to March 2026, according to a Freedom of Information request by the BBC. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

Defensive end Kenton Simmons delivered his best game of the season, racking up two sacks and three tackles for loss. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Taylor racked up 360 yards and three touchdowns as the leader of Jeff Lebby’s veer-and-shoot offense. — Pj Green september 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Jax State racked up 517 yards of total offense to Middle Tennessee's 319, 276 of them coming on the ground. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026