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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 App State offense was kept to just 174 total yards, while Boise State racked up 473.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The 24-track project racked up 146 million official streams in its first week and sold 88,000 units, boosted by a highly-active rollout that made the album available in a variety of formats.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Suede Clogs The shoes have racked up more than 5,300 five-star ratings from shoppers.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Williams racked up 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Along with selling bulk packs of paper towels and Keurig coffee pods, clubs have caught the attention of shoppers with items that tap into a desire for dupes or go viral on social media — such as Costco’s gold bars, which racked up more than $100 million in sales in a single quarter.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Arkansas racked up 500 yards for a fifth-consecutive game to outgain Memphis 500-489 in total offense.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
Hollywood Smothers racked up 164 yards on 24 carries, while Bailey was 23-of-32 for 201 yards and three TDs, and the defense had two picks.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Adolescence, a series about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Cooper), who is arrested because he’s accused of stabbing a female classmate, racked up 13 Emmy nominations this year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The 24-track project racked up 146 million official streams in its first week and sold 88,000 units, boosted by a highly-active rollout that made the album available in a variety of formats.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Suede Clogs The shoes have racked up more than 5,300 five-star ratings from shoppers.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Williams racked up 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Along with selling bulk packs of paper towels and Keurig coffee pods, clubs have caught the attention of shoppers with items that tap into a desire for dupes or go viral on social media — such as Costco’s gold bars, which racked up more than $100 million in sales in a single quarter.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Arkansas racked up 500 yards for a fifth-consecutive game to outgain Memphis 500-489 in total offense.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
Hollywood Smothers racked up 164 yards on 24 carries, while Bailey was 23-of-32 for 201 yards and three TDs, and the defense had two picks.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Adolescence, a series about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Cooper), who is arrested because he’s accused of stabbing a female classmate, racked up 13 Emmy nominations this year.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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The Tigers accumulated 10 hits and four walks overall, but struck out 12 times and never scored again.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Four plays later, facing a 4th-and-1, Buettner scored on a 7-yard run to put the Pioneers on top 7-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both continents coexist and compete to produce the most influential companies in financial technology, though the paths taken and outcomes achieved often vary widely.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Lions instant game launched in August, and players have won more than $7 million off the new scratch-off game, which costs $5 per ticket.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Long played one year at the school and won a Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title in 2013.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nearing the end of his career, White is considered the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) among quarterbacks, having attained eight championship rings, a number that is purposefully one more than the consensus real-life GOAT, Tom Brady.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Manacled gained a devoted following.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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This was followed by another eye update that has since gained more than 417,000 views.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ayo Edebiri made her Venice Film Festival debut last month in some of Matthieu Blazy’s first custom looks for Chanel.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Curry made a rare public appearance at an event in Los Angeles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical cult classic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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