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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
Trade influencers are racking up millions of views, showing how skilled labor offers autonomy, financial security, and work-life balance that many entry-level office roles can’t match.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The ToW offers cargo space within the empty tub below the hinged slatted bed platform and also comes standard with a dual-bike rack up on the tongue.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip has since racked up more than 14,000 likes online and over 500 comments.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Footage from the show has already racked up more than 1 million views and over 25,000 comments — including co-signs from some very famous names.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The ToW offers cargo space within the empty tub below the hinged slatted bed platform and also comes standard with a dual-bike rack up on the tongue.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip has since racked up more than 14,000 likes online and over 500 comments.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Footage from the show has already racked up more than 1 million views and over 25,000 comments — including co-signs from some very famous names.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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Trevor Moore, Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere also scored for the Kings, who won their fifth straight and are playoff-bound for the fifth consecutive season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks have a -63 scoring differential, with 205 total goals scored and 268 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still chasing a level of success that, from the outside, already looks like she’s achieved.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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However, Eovaldi found his groove, and the Rangers went on to win their second straight over the Mariners, 3-2, at Globe Life Field.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Given Southampton had only dropped points from a winning position twice in the previous 21 league games — Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic both rescuing a 1-1 draw apiece — a comeback seemed unlikely.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among them, two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are gaining traction as a promising post-Moore pathway, offering atomically thin structures that could enable continued transistor scaling while improving energy efficiency and performance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fox News Digital previously reported that Costco Travel has gained traction among budget-conscious travelers looking to maximize savings.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Atletico is at home to defend its 2-0 win from the first leg and try to make it to the last four of the European competition for the first time in nearly a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The talk of the newsroom this morning is why Wall Street rallied and oil prices retreated on what could be considered very tenuous indications that diplomatic progress is being made.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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