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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 redshirt freshman has racked up 1,872 passing yards and 19 touchdowns through Ohio State's first eight games this season.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Brisker racked up 104 tackles, four sacks and an interception during his debut campaign and followed that up with 105 tackles, a sack, a pick and nine passes defended in Year 2.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each show, videos of Larsson’s biblically accurate Y2K outfits, skilled choreography, and vocal prowess racked up tens of thousands of likes across social media platforms.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The six panelists in total favor a repeat of the Colts' 41-20 win over the Titans in Week 3, during which Jonathan Taylor racked up 102 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The bank said in a court filing Friday that Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical $115 million legal bill.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, and the Dolphins racked up 94 penalty yards in the first three quarters.
—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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Brisker racked up 104 tackles, four sacks and an interception during his debut campaign and followed that up with 105 tackles, a sack, a pick and nine passes defended in Year 2.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Each show, videos of Larsson’s biblically accurate Y2K outfits, skilled choreography, and vocal prowess racked up tens of thousands of likes across social media platforms.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The six panelists in total favor a repeat of the Colts' 41-20 win over the Titans in Week 3, during which Jonathan Taylor racked up 102 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The bank said in a court filing Friday that Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical $115 million legal bill.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, and the Dolphins racked up 94 penalty yards in the first three quarters.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Before being subbed out for his last break of the game, Antetokounmpo scored or assisted on all 10 points the Bucks scored in the first three minutes and 45 seconds of the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jovic and Simone Fontecchio each scored 10, and Davion Mitchell added five rebounds, five assists and three steals.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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