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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
It’s racked up more than a thousand five-star ratings from reviewers and was snapped up by over 800 shoppers in the past month.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
That same frame, Orlando racked up 37 points, made 12 free throws and only turned the ball over once after conceding it 12 times the first three quarters.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
As reported by the Daily News earlier this week, Pearson, who served as a top public safety adviser to ex-Mayor Eric Adams, has racked up a legal tab that exceeds $622,000 between the four cases.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Injuries racked up from the jump last season, causing the Niners to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In The World, also starring Reinsve, which racked up fans from the older arthouse crowd to younger demos.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Brothers Deandre Fields, a senior, and Bobby Fields, a freshman, racked up 192 yards on 18 carries and 180 yards on 10 carries respectively.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
That same frame, Orlando racked up 37 points, made 12 free throws and only turned the ball over once after conceding it 12 times the first three quarters.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
As reported by the Daily News earlier this week, Pearson, who served as a top public safety adviser to ex-Mayor Eric Adams, has racked up a legal tab that exceeds $622,000 between the four cases.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Injuries racked up from the jump last season, causing the Niners to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
In The World, also starring Reinsve, which racked up fans from the older arthouse crowd to younger demos.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Brothers Deandre Fields, a senior, and Bobby Fields, a freshman, racked up 192 yards on 18 carries and 180 yards on 10 carries respectively.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Jared McCann and defenseman Adam Larsson scored for Seattle, and Grubauer stopped 23 shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perry scored 22 points and Bilodeau chipped in with 14 during the second half, when the Bruins shot 50% (12 for 24) from the floor and hit seven shots from behind the arc.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots achieved their largest lead (14 points) three times in the fourth quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Penn State won the first matchup, a 74-69 victory in a 1991 NCAA Tournament first round game at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Eating Ashes won the Cálamo and CEGAL prizes and was a finalist for the Mario Vargas Llosa Biennial Novel Prize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, his son having attained A levels in English, maths and sciences, Ramírez’s father flew to Europe to arrange for his further education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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These workers have arrived, attained skills and education and become productive and valued employees in a wide array of industries.—
Ellen Watters,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes are a plus-3 in the playoffs (five gained, two lost) and plus-12 on the season (25 gained, 13 lost), while Ole Miss is plus-2 in playoffs (four gained, two lost) and even on the season (14 gained, 14 lost).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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GoldStar Service booking also includes meals (often made with local ingredients) in the sit-down dining car and two alcoholic beverages.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re also made without a center seam for a smooth look, and the length hits right above the ankle for warmth that still works with every pair of shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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