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

Banchero scored 13 of his first-half 18 points in the second quarter when Orlando was far more efficient in the paint, racking up 16 paint points. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026

But Jackson has racked up almost as many delegates as either, plus he's played it like a true party man. —Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports also posted clips of the video on its accounts across social media platforms, racking up thousands of interactions. —Ryan Hansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

Klare racked up 43 catches for 448 yards for a Buckeyes offense that primarily relied on its wide receivers in 2025, and handled run-blocking duties well. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026