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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
Warm 75-degree weather and Lizzo were saving graces at the 32nd amfAR gala by the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc ocean in a luxe-auction Thursday night that racked up a massive $20 million, with donations up 18% from last year for the AIDS research organization.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The younger brother of fellow NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch was one of the most recognizable and successful drivers in the history of NASCAR and racked up a win just last weekend.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Cornyn has raised much more money than Paxton, and has racked up many more prominent endorsements, including from the former governor Rick Perry.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
After Lionsgate claimed @michaelmovie for its Michael Jackson biopic, executives noticed the account had racked up 20,000 followers before the studio shared a single poster or trailer or even added a profile picture.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 May 2026
Paul McCartney Scores Another 2026 Hit McCartney has racked up just over twice as many placements on the Official Singles Sales chart as his longtime friend.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Cape & Islands action, Julia Kipperman racked up 11 goals to pace Nauset to a 21-8 victory over Monomoy.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The building had racked up over 100 open violations.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The Rams can feel confident about this matchup after Matthew Stafford racked up 831 passing yards, five touchdowns and no turnovers in two matchups in Seattle last season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The younger brother of fellow NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch was one of the most recognizable and successful drivers in the history of NASCAR and racked up a win just last weekend.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Cornyn has raised much more money than Paxton, and has racked up many more prominent endorsements, including from the former governor Rick Perry.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
After Lionsgate claimed @michaelmovie for its Michael Jackson biopic, executives noticed the account had racked up 20,000 followers before the studio shared a single poster or trailer or even added a profile picture.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 May 2026
Paul McCartney Scores Another 2026 Hit McCartney has racked up just over twice as many placements on the Official Singles Sales chart as his longtime friend.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In Cape & Islands action, Julia Kipperman racked up 11 goals to pace Nauset to a 21-8 victory over Monomoy.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The building had racked up over 100 open violations.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The Rams can feel confident about this matchup after Matthew Stafford racked up 831 passing yards, five touchdowns and no turnovers in two matchups in Seattle last season.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Clark returned to the starting lineup and scored a team-high 22 points to help lift Indiana to its third consecutive victory.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Minnesota scored 33 points off 18 Atlanta turnovers.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Additionally, Margolin highlighted that Chevron plans to maintain a 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day plateau in the Permian Basin, driven by operational efficiencies achieved under its current program.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Battery life is up to ten hours — that’s the same as the previous model managed, even though this one gets 20% cooler, though note that this figure is achieved with the Reon Pocket Pro Plus on its second-highest setting, not the top-most, frostiest level.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The Canadiens won that series for a few different reasons, but goaltending was a big one.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Hopkinton won Tuesday’s North/West sectional while Concord-Carlisle’s Sophie Redmond won the individual title.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Meanwhile, looksmaxxers with an especially large following of hundreds of thousands of people on social media platforms like TikTok and Kick have attained pop-culture status.—
Jordyn Tovey,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
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Those who survived smallpox gained a lifelong immunity to it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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That trend gained significant momentum during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, when organizers abruptly restricted alcohol sales inside stadiums just days before the tournament began.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Families living in barndominiums have made choices to own animals, raise their own crops and garden, get outside and play.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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