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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rack up
The show’s fictional, Oscar-winning director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić) announced the Wonder Man movie on the popular X account Discussing Film, with the clip racking up more than 2 million views.
—
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Some Johnson County employees racked up a lot of overtime pay.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Their lawyers have been racking up billable hours ever since.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The post racked up millions of likes before later being removed — but not before copies spread widely across other international platforms.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rack up
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Some Johnson County employees racked up a lot of overtime pay.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Their lawyers have been racking up billable hours ever since.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The post racked up millions of likes before later being removed — but not before copies spread widely across other international platforms.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rack up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
Verb
-
Lyla Chapman and Ella Duffy scored for Methuen/Tewksbury (16-0-2) in a 2-0 win over Longmeadow to advance to the McCarthy/O’Hearn Tournament final.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Laura reconnects with her friend Debbie (Jenny Slate), a breast cancer survivor who scored the stunning Cape Cod house in her divorce from George (Rainn Wilson).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
For instance, an athlete might restrict food intake to find focus, or delay eating to achieve a specific goal that day.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Florida’s victory launched a historic run that culminated in SEC and NCAA championships — a double last achieved by the 2001 Gators.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The Aztecs won both games amid a six-game winning streak, but attendance dropped in each of their final three home games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
-
The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
His role as a pusher is key in helping the sled attain top speed.—
American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Perhaps more remarkable is how quickly it's attained its $380 billion valuation.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
After 40 years beachside (and gaining a casual, semi-riotous rep for all the day-drinking amid the sand and surf), the Independent Spirit Awards has shacked up at the Hollywood Palladium.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
When investigated using X-ray spectroscopy, these tags produced unique X-ray signatures that made the binders visible.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Hubbard broke the school record for career three-pointers made by sinking four at Ole Miss.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
