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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
Long before the restaurant property was put up for sale, the business and the real estate had racked up $60,000 in county property taxes and $130,000 in other tax liens, including $103,000 in unpaid sales tax owed to the state of California for the past several years.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The boys racked up 26 individual entries for finals while the girls earned 22.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Over the decades, Latinos have made forays into country; artists like Linda Ronstadt and Tejano crooners Freddy Fender and Johnny Rodriguez racked up hits on Billboard’s country charts.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Tyrel Dodson, who racked up more than 100 total tackles, five sacks and one pick as a starter in 2025, likely has the advantage based solely on experience.
—Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Lefties Dylan Brown and Ethan Walker racked up 32 and 31 strikeouts, repectively, in April.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
His account racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars for a hodgepodge of items.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Monday night’s monologue racked up more than four million views in less than 24 hours.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Avs were a mess on the power play through one of the greatest regular seasons in franchise history — and racked up 121 points anyway.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The boys racked up 26 individual entries for finals while the girls earned 22.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Over the decades, Latinos have made forays into country; artists like Linda Ronstadt and Tejano crooners Freddy Fender and Johnny Rodriguez racked up hits on Billboard’s country charts.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Tyrel Dodson, who racked up more than 100 total tackles, five sacks and one pick as a starter in 2025, likely has the advantage based solely on experience.
—Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Lefties Dylan Brown and Ethan Walker racked up 32 and 31 strikeouts, repectively, in April.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
His account racked up scores of bids totaling tens of thousands of dollars for a hodgepodge of items.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Monday night’s monologue racked up more than four million views in less than 24 hours.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
The Avs were a mess on the power play through one of the greatest regular seasons in franchise history — and racked up 121 points anyway.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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The senior, who has signed to play soccer at the Coast Guard Academy, scored midway in the first half to help send the Gladiators to a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion River Ridge in the Class 5A final at Duluth High School.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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To be sure, annual grocery price increases remain well below a recent peak attained during the pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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