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as in scored
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of racked up
Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, and the Dolphins racked up 94 penalty yards in the first three quarters.
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Madsen finished 14-for-23 passing for 253 yards and four touchdowns against UNLV, and sophomore running back Dylan Riley racked up 201 yards and a score on 15 carries.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
In his 32-game NFL career, Mingo has racked up 60 receptions for 585 yards, but has yet to score a touchdown.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Lakers had 28 assists on their 39 made shots, and just 10 turnovers, though Redick felt the Lakers could have racked up a few more assists with better accuracy on lob passes.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Their confidence was supported by the release of the first red-band trailer, which racked up 107 million global views within 24 hours of its July drop, setting a new all-time record for a red-band trailer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
In essence, Hollywood has learned the benefits of distribution partnerships versus going it alone with direct-to-consumer divisions that racked up enormous startup costs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
This top-selling toiletry bag at Amazon—and one of Travel + Leisure’s favorite hanging organizers—has racked up more than 51,000 five-star ratings, including rave reviews from flight attendants.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Mateer has racked up 1,215 passing yards and picked up another 190 on the ground so far this season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Madsen finished 14-for-23 passing for 253 yards and four touchdowns against UNLV, and sophomore running back Dylan Riley racked up 201 yards and a score on 15 carries.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
In his 32-game NFL career, Mingo has racked up 60 receptions for 585 yards, but has yet to score a touchdown.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Lakers had 28 assists on their 39 made shots, and just 10 turnovers, though Redick felt the Lakers could have racked up a few more assists with better accuracy on lob passes.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Their confidence was supported by the release of the first red-band trailer, which racked up 107 million global views within 24 hours of its July drop, setting a new all-time record for a red-band trailer.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
In essence, Hollywood has learned the benefits of distribution partnerships versus going it alone with direct-to-consumer divisions that racked up enormous startup costs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
This top-selling toiletry bag at Amazon—and one of Travel + Leisure’s favorite hanging organizers—has racked up more than 51,000 five-star ratings, including rave reviews from flight attendants.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Mateer has racked up 1,215 passing yards and picked up another 190 on the ground so far this season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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An inning later, Glasnow allowed a one-out triple to Caleb Durbin, who scored on a Jake Bauers single.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Valeri Nichushkin scored twice and Brock Nelson had the game-winner during a dominant second period and the Colorado Avalanche completed a perfect road trip with a 4-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Putin has again played his military cards, and not (yet) achieved his goals.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, Yacoubian expressed her belief that more progress towards Palestinian statehood needs to be achieved before countries will commit.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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That same night, Clarkson's The Kelly Clarkson Show won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Margolies disclosed Shin’s departure through an email Wednesday to Bergdorf’s brand partners, a copy of which was attained by WWD.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Never booked or sent off, physically imposing yet beautifully balanced, Charles attained legend status in Turin — Il Gigante Buono.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Backdrop was founded in 2018 by Natalie and her husband Caleb Ebel, and quickly gained a cult following for its selection of paint colors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, given the kind of statement UAB made on Saturday, Mortensen may very well have a real chance of being the ultimate replacement for Dilfer.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Public happens to be the very same venue where Hamilton made its off-Broadway debut inFebruary 2015, before moving to Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre that August.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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