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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
Let’s be honest, flip-flops aren’t known for their support—but somehow, these under-$20 sandals have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews raving about their comfort.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
As of this frame, Thriller has racked up 723 stays on the competitive tally.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Don’t miss out on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or the Amazon Echo Dot, which has racked up more than 157,900 perfect ratings.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In early May, a single clip of her on Jay Shetty’s podcast racked up hundreds of thousands of views in a few days.
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Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Aspen Wooten racked up 107 victories in her four years as a girls tennis star for the powerhouse Lake Nona High program.
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Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
In August 2019, a 21-second clip of Broski tasting kombucha for the first time racked up more than 40 million views and turned her into one of the defining memes of the decade.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The show racked up 28 Emmy awards out of 117 nominations.
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Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
As of this frame, Thriller has racked up 723 stays on the competitive tally.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Don’t miss out on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or the Amazon Echo Dot, which has racked up more than 157,900 perfect ratings.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In early May, a single clip of her on Jay Shetty’s podcast racked up hundreds of thousands of views in a few days.
—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Aspen Wooten racked up 107 victories in her four years as a girls tennis star for the powerhouse Lake Nona High program.
—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
In August 2019, a 21-second clip of Broski tasting kombucha for the first time racked up more than 40 million views and turned her into one of the defining memes of the decade.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The show racked up 28 Emmy awards out of 117 nominations.
—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Pirates, who racked up 16 hits.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Canada's Promise David, who was subbed on in the 75th minute, scored less than a minute into his time on the field, with an assist from Nathan Saliba.
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The Royals scored a run in the ninth but wouldn’t draw any closer.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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And although his father, who went on to serve as Liberia’s president, attained a list of accolades on the soccer field, making the World Cup roster (twice) is an achievement that sets Tim apart.
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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He also was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl again in 2015.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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“Racked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racked%20up. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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