1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of racked up
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
Otherwise, returning to Gainesville, the DNPs racked up.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors argued for a multi-year prison term, which would have amounted to about six months in jail, given that Gilbert had already racked up credit for time spent in jail while the case was pending, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s racked up over 72 million views on YouTube.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranked sixth in Orange County, La Habra (13-3, 2-1) racked up 14 hits to remain tied for first place with Pacifica and El Modena in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Expectations were high coming into Italy; Choi is a prodigy in the sport, having racked up a plethora of titles at the X Games and International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cups in the years leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Otherwise, returning to Gainesville, the DNPs racked up.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors argued for a multi-year prison term, which would have amounted to about six months in jail, given that Gilbert had already racked up credit for time spent in jail while the case was pending, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s racked up over 72 million views on YouTube.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranked sixth in Orange County, La Habra (13-3, 2-1) racked up 14 hits to remain tied for first place with Pacifica and El Modena in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Expectations were high coming into Italy; Choi is a prodigy in the sport, having racked up a plethora of titles at the X Games and International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cups in the years leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
Verb
-
Jalen Williams scored 18 points for the NBA champion Thunder (64-16), who will have homecourt advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense after holding off San Antonio (61-19), which is on an 18-2 run since February.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
Macklin Celebrini scored his 42nd goal for San Jose to give him 108 points this season, the third-most for a teenager behind Wayne Gretzky's 137 and Sidney Crosby's 120.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
This, the team explains, was achieved by feeding the AI with 81 physical properties of metals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
-
The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The Battle of Kings Mountain, where the Patriots won a 1780 battle just west of Charlotte, and a recreation of British loyalist leader Maj.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
-
Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Racked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racked%20up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
