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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
While prices have fallen steeply over the past year, long-running jobs with hundreds of AI agents can still rack up costs.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Customers can rack up points from purchases that become MyLowe's money, an incentive intended to get consumers to buy everyday items like household cleaning products or lightbulbs at the retailer.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Since 2018, Sabharwal has racked up 18 code violations, received two stop-work orders for working without a permit and was issued a fire hazard notice.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The semifinalists, announced today, are the first announcement in a string of them, and Los Angeles-area restaurants and individuals racked up two dozen nods.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Customers can rack up points from purchases that become MyLowe's money, an incentive intended to get consumers to buy everyday items like household cleaning products or lightbulbs at the retailer.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Since 2018, Sabharwal has racked up 18 code violations, received two stop-work orders for working without a permit and was issued a fire hazard notice.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
The semifinalists, announced today, are the first announcement in a string of them, and Los Angeles-area restaurants and individuals racked up two dozen nods.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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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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Kofod said the de-escalation of tensions in 2019 was achieved through closer cooperation and modernization in the security sphere.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Below, these makeup pros break down how Black women can achieve the blurred lip and best products to do it with.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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