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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
In the 12 years since the closures, Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly made efforts to offload its vacant sites — which continue to rack up millions in annual maintenance costs.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The actor took on the role of the wily older relative after racking up TV gigs, including American Playhouse (1984), Crime Story (1987), and The Equalizer (1987).
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Since posting, the video has gone viral on Facebook, racking up over 500,000 views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Specialize early, count the hours, rack up the reps — and mastery is mathematically inevitable.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The actor took on the role of the wily older relative after racking up TV gigs, including American Playhouse (1984), Crime Story (1987), and The Equalizer (1987).
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Since posting, the video has gone viral on Facebook, racking up over 500,000 views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Specialize early, count the hours, rack up the reps — and mastery is mathematically inevitable.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 23 points, including buzzer-beaters to end the first and second quarters, to lead the Celtics past his hometown Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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On January 13, in a win over the Chicago Bulls, Davison played 24 minutes, scoring 9 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Judd plays Caden’s mother Mari in the pic, which centers on the unwavering determination of his parents to help their son, against all odds, achieve his dream.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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My neighbor friends, Scott and Dwayne, contribute regularly to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, working to achieve LGBTQ equality and influencing legislation on the federal, state and local level.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thailand’s largest construction company, which is under investigation for its role in two deadly accidents, won investor approval to restructure its outstanding bonds.—
Anuchit Nguyen,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Few people would consider a career as a regional, impersonator-style vocalist to be worthwhile; even fewer would, having attained such a career, try to make themselves into something more than a novelty act.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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These special moments have helped the monks’ walk gain traction on social media, where their Facebook following recently surpassed 1 million followers.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the protests gained momentum, Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, began posting messages calling for a general uprising.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Huntley made it as an alternate three years ago after throwing two touchdowns and three interceptions in four starts with the Baltimore Ravens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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