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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
The former four-star recruit racked up 33 tackles, 7 tackles-for-loss and 3½ sacks in 2025, added a fumble-return touchdown, earned second-team All-SEC honors and was named a team captain his senior season.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 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
Greenhaven had racked up years of health violations, including from letting untrained workers administer medications, lacking enough employees to care for people with dementia, and neglecting a resident who smeared feces over his body, bed, floor, and bathroom, the notice said.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Dennis-Sutton racked up 17 sacks the past two seasons.
—Bill Jones, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The short has already racked up a slew of festival selections including AFI Fest and Valladolid International Film Festival.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
In a Bay State League game, Ava MacLean racked up 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while Riley Halloran added eight points (seven goals, one assist) as Walpole doubled up Wellesley, 18-9.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Hicks racked up 49 saves in a herculean performance and is 15-0-1 since taking over as the starter at midseason.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 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
Greenhaven had racked up years of health violations, including from letting untrained workers administer medications, lacking enough employees to care for people with dementia, and neglecting a resident who smeared feces over his body, bed, floor, and bathroom, the notice said.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Dennis-Sutton racked up 17 sacks the past two seasons.
—Bill Jones, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The short has already racked up a slew of festival selections including AFI Fest and Valladolid International Film Festival.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
In a Bay State League game, Ava MacLean racked up 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while Riley Halloran added eight points (seven goals, one assist) as Walpole doubled up Wellesley, 18-9.
—Kevin Barrucci, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
As the miles and the states racked up, Tera never relented.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2026
Hicks racked up 49 saves in a herculean performance and is 15-0-1 since taking over as the starter at midseason.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Each scored 45 points and played more than 40 minutes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore infielder Keegan Crabtree came through with two hits and scored a run for the Griffins (18-2).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The system achieved a high selectivity of approximately 96% toward the target chemical product (formate), and stable performance was confirmed in a large-area electrolyzer cell of 79 cm², demonstrating its potential for practical industrial applications, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Leicester City achieved a similar feat 10 years ago, but that’s considered the greatest shock in modern football history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Nona boys also won a 2022 state championship while the girls program had been runner-up four times (2011, 2019, 2024, 2025).—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before that, Morikawa won at the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, tied for seventh at The Genesis Invitational and finished fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, which is similar to Doral.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 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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Even before the war, Saudi Arabia had signed a defense agreement with Pakistan, which has since gained more credibility as a force in the region because of its mediating role between Washington and Tehran.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Reuters news agency said Brent and WTI gained almost 17% and 13% respectively over the course of last week - their biggest weekly rise since the Iran war began.—
April 27,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cunningham was 13-for-23 from the field, made all 14 of his free throw attempts and added five assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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