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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
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up
Lady Gaga is the frontrunner for MTV’s Video Music Awards, as the singer racked up a leading 12 nods in nominations announced Tuesday for the 2025 ceremony, set to air live on CBS Sept. 7.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Lipman said the 30-second Hudson Jeans clip was only accessible for one week, but it was said to have racked up more than 40 million views.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The montage edited performances of the same songs side-by-side to highlight a stark contrast in her movements and racked up more than 2.8 million views before label YG Entertainment blocked it on copyright grounds, according to Korea JoongAng Daily.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Last season, Fifita (5-9, 185) racked up a team-high 100 tackles, including 11 for losses, and 3.5 sacks en route to sharing the Trinity League’s defensive MVP with Nasir Wyatt of Mater Dei.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Lipman said the 30-second Hudson Jeans clip was only accessible for one week, but it was said to have racked up more than 40 million views.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
The montage edited performances of the same songs side-by-side to highlight a stark contrast in her movements and racked up more than 2.8 million views before label YG Entertainment blocked it on copyright grounds, according to Korea JoongAng Daily.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Last season, Fifita (5-9, 185) racked up a team-high 100 tackles, including 11 for losses, and 3.5 sacks en route to sharing the Trinity League’s defensive MVP with Nasir Wyatt of Mater Dei.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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Two innings earlier, Fermin singled with two outs and scored when No.2 batter Luis Arraez doubled.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Do this now: Take an exit readiness assessment to score your business across the key categories of sellability: financials, team, operations, and owner dependence.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Then strain again through the cheesecloth as directed above. Notes: Use a burr grinder or the supermarket coffee-aisle grinder to achieve a coarse to medium-coarse grind, or ask your local coffee shop to grind the beans for you.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The airport also achieved record operating revenue.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having won all six of his races across three Grand Slam Track meets between April and June, Bednarek was crowned Racer of the Year in the inaugural season of the league launched by sprinting great Michael Johnson.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Building or attaining such a team is not just costly but time-consuming.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But so far, the Trump administration has only rolled back the policy for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration, which help low- to moderate-income families attain home ownership.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Flexible work models are also gaining traction, from four‑day weeks to job shares and compressed hours, enabling workers to maintain their income while reclaiming personal time.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Mickey Lee overthrew Rylie Jeffries and gained the title of Head of Household.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Burton made a triple, a layup, and two free throws to help the Valkyries push their lead back to 20 by the 1:30 mark of the third quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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