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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
The sales racked up despite economic uncertainties driven by President Donald Trump's tariff strategy and flagging consumer confidence.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Standing in the way of that is Gen Z’s nihilism, which is driving young people’s decisions to rack up credit card debt and not save for retirement, Scanlon warned.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
The campaign is giving away over $1 million in free burritos, encouraging customers to rack up visits and compete to become the top Chipotle visitor in their state.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
The TikTok video has racked up nearly 7 million views in three days.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Standing in the way of that is Gen Z’s nihilism, which is driving young people’s decisions to rack up credit card debt and not save for retirement, Scanlon warned.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
The campaign is giving away over $1 million in free burritos, encouraging customers to rack up visits and compete to become the top Chipotle visitor in their state.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
The TikTok video has racked up nearly 7 million views in three days.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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Suarez has failed to score in Miami’s past five matches across all competitions.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Isaac Jones scored 36 points to lead the Kings to a 98-88 victory over the Raptors at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Astronomer is a private data infrastructure and operations company that achieved unicorn status in 2022 with a $1 billion or more valuation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Alumni from Fox News have been some of the most successful in navigating these waters, with both Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly gaining traction with audiences who no longer require a cable subscription to interact with their favorite program or celebrity.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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At least until more signings are made and some of the absentees return, the club’s youngsters will be given an opportunity to impress.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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