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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 redshirt freshman has racked up 1,872 passing yards and 19 touchdowns through Ohio State's first eight games this season.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 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
The six panelists in total favor a repeat of the Colts' 41-20 win over the Titans in Week 3, during which Jonathan Taylor racked up 102 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The bank said in a court filing Friday that Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical $115 million legal bill.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, and the Dolphins racked up 94 penalty yards in the first three quarters.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Madsen finished 14-for-23 passing for 253 yards and four touchdowns against UNLV, and sophomore running back Dylan Riley racked up 201 yards and a score on 15 carries.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 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
The six panelists in total favor a repeat of the Colts' 41-20 win over the Titans in Week 3, during which Jonathan Taylor racked up 102 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
But the two have racked up an astronomical, nine-figure legal bill that far exceeds any reasonable amount the two may have needed for their defense, the bank said in a court filing late Friday.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The bank said in a court filing Friday that Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar have racked up an astronomical $115 million legal bill.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa threw three interceptions, and the Dolphins racked up 94 penalty yards in the first three quarters.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Madsen finished 14-for-23 passing for 253 yards and four touchdowns against UNLV, and sophomore running back Dylan Riley racked up 201 yards and a score on 15 carries.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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Kirill Kaprizov, who showed his frustration after Anthony Mantha’s empty-net goal by shooting the puck against the boards and then removing his number from the board that listed media requests following the game, scored the lone goal for Minnesota.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tyler Johnston with the Cougars scored a running touchdown with 18 seconds left in the game.—
Hannah Cordova,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tindall, a former professional rugby player, played for Bath and Gloucester and achieved 75 caps for the national team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The story has gained ascendancy as a vehicle for understanding the world while the ability to interpret narrative has atrophied.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The rendition gained momentum after the pair posted a performance clip of the song at a recent soundcheck.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family have made their mark as Halloween costume connoisseurs over the years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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