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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
The short has already racked up a slew of festival selections including AFI Fest and Valladolid International Film Festival.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
In a Bay State League game, Ava MacLean racked up 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while Riley Halloran added eight points (seven goals, one assist) as Walpole doubled up Wellesley, 18-9.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Sabres, meanwhile, racked up 109 points to win the Atlantic Division.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
More Broncos fits A general pre-draft riser for good reason, McClellan racked up six sacks during his senior year at Mizzou and was one of Denver’s first top-30 visits this cycle.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Hicks racked up 49 saves in a herculean performance and is 15-0-1 since taking over as the starter at midseason.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 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
Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
In a Bay State League game, Ava MacLean racked up 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while Riley Halloran added eight points (seven goals, one assist) as Walpole doubled up Wellesley, 18-9.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The Sabres, meanwhile, racked up 109 points to win the Atlantic Division.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
More Broncos fits A general pre-draft riser for good reason, McClellan racked up six sacks during his senior year at Mizzou and was one of Denver’s first top-30 visits this cycle.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Hicks racked up 49 saves in a herculean performance and is 15-0-1 since taking over as the starter at midseason.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Louis Crevier scored two goals in the third period, while Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis added to the fun.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Reilly Smith had two late goals, Shea Theodore also scored and Carter Hart made 22 saves to help Vegas win its third straight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, maritime technology firm Zelim has achieved official certification for its ZOE Man-Overboard (MOB) machine-vision detection system.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Red Hawks started the year 2-4 and are nearly at the four wins the program achieved in 2024-25.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 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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Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon House Republican, gained unusual union backing including from the Teamsters, but skeptics questioned her commitment to pro-worker policies in the GOP administration.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Marvell Technology gained nearly 6% on Monday amid reports that Google will use the chip design firm for two new chips to power artificial intelligence workloads.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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