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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
Hicks racked up 49 saves in a herculean performance and is 15-0-1 since taking over as the starter at midseason.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Neither side took care of the ball when the Magic scored 26 points off 16 takeaways and the Wolves racked up 19 points off 17 Orlando turnovers.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip has since racked up more than 14,000 likes online and over 500 comments.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Footage from the show has already racked up more than 1 million views and over 25,000 comments — including co-signs from some very famous names.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Padres starter Michael King racked up 12 swing-and-misses in 5 2/3 innings, including three straight whiffs by Trevor Story, which left Rafaela stranded on second at the end of the third inning.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
On Trustpilot, Hims has racked up over 7,700 reviews with an average rating of 3 stars.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The lift immediately caught the attention of professional powerlifters and racked up 60 million views on an Instagram video showing her lifting roughly three times her weight.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Eyes wide and heart pounding, Jason watched as the clock ticked away, as the Kansas City Chiefs racked up points against his Baltimore Ravens, and as the odds, and score, tipped insurmountably in their favor.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Neither side took care of the ball when the Magic scored 26 points off 16 takeaways and the Wolves racked up 19 points off 17 Orlando turnovers.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip has since racked up more than 14,000 likes online and over 500 comments.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Footage from the show has already racked up more than 1 million views and over 25,000 comments — including co-signs from some very famous names.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Padres starter Michael King racked up 12 swing-and-misses in 5 2/3 innings, including three straight whiffs by Trevor Story, which left Rafaela stranded on second at the end of the third inning.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
On Trustpilot, Hims has racked up over 7,700 reviews with an average rating of 3 stars.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The lift immediately caught the attention of professional powerlifters and racked up 60 million views on an Instagram video showing her lifting roughly three times her weight.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Louis Crevier scored two goals in the third period, while Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis added to the fun.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Reilly Smith had two late goals, Shea Theodore also scored and Carter Hart made 22 saves to help Vegas win its third straight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cloud achieved overnight fame after Euphoria’s casting director, Eléonore Hendricks, discovered him on the street in New York City.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Together with our Israeli partners, America's military achieved every single objective.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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But before Apophis attained its infamous moniker, it was dubbed the less-exciting 2004 MN4 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Williams-Sonoma — The kitchen and cookware retailer gained more than 2% after getting an upgrade to buy at Goldman Sachs.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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