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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
Videos showing New Yorkers burning incense and sage outside Madison Square Garden have racked up thousands of views online, with supporters hoping to cleanse any bad energy before tipoff.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
Steffen joined the Rapids ahead of the 2024 season and has racked up 78 appearances in all competitions for the club.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
In one particularly unfortunate incident, according to Axios, the CFO of a company accidentally racked up half a billion dollars in Claude usage fees in a single month.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Furnishing a home requires significant investments, many of them, racked up over time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks (3-3) visit the Washington Mystics (3-3) after Kelsey Plum racked up 38 points in the Sparks’ 101-95 victory over the Aces.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The show racked up four Primetime Emmy Awards during its decadelong run and earned Gilbert a Golden Globe nomination for best performance by an actress in a television drama.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Coach Courtney Deifel’s team racked up 26 run-rule victories this season, including five straight.
—Tim Willert, Chicago Tribune, 28 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
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Steffen joined the Rapids ahead of the 2024 season and has racked up 78 appearances in all competitions for the club.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
In one particularly unfortunate incident, according to Axios, the CFO of a company accidentally racked up half a billion dollars in Claude usage fees in a single month.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Furnishing a home requires significant investments, many of them, racked up over time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks (3-3) visit the Washington Mystics (3-3) after Kelsey Plum racked up 38 points in the Sparks’ 101-95 victory over the Aces.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The show racked up four Primetime Emmy Awards during its decadelong run and earned Gilbert a Golden Globe nomination for best performance by an actress in a television drama.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Coach Courtney Deifel’s team racked up 26 run-rule victories this season, including five straight.
—Tim Willert, Chicago Tribune, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Shrewsbury scored a couple runs in the sixth to cut the deficit, but Taunton added three more – capped by an RBI double from Bailey.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Enzo Fernandez — Argentina/Chelsea Fernandez scored 15 goals from midfield for Chelsea last season, but his elite passing will be more valuable to an Argentina side which continues to orbit around Messi.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Reece Chadfield achieved the feat at an event held at Stockton Cricket Club in northeast England on May 24, according to an announcement from the British Eating League, which hosted the competition.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Caine had not attained the rank of four-star general, and had never led a joint military command.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Prevost also commanded an infantry landing craft, and after 15 months overseas, attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade, according to a note on the Pentagon website published soon after Leo’s election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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This will be only the second appearance ever for the nation that gained independence in 1960.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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