racked up

verb

past tense of rack up
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

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2
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 champions are expected to have racked up English record revenues last season but were also the division’s biggest net spenders a year ago, at £268million. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 As a freshman last season, Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces for Andrean (16-16, 10-2), earning All-Northwest Crossroads Conference and all-district honors. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Commentary and opinion Xavier Becerra won’t deliver the home runs — or strikeouts — racked up by Newsom and Schwarzenegger, columnist George Skelton argues. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Creators on TikTok and X have racked up millions of views with posts about efforts to rid their closets of polyester and the struggle to find high-quality clothes. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Professionally, Anne—who carried out an impressive 478 royal engagements in 2025—has already racked up more than 290 royal engagements, just by mid-August. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 The post, which has racked up 149,000 likes on Instagram, has led to nine follow-ups. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Before ArieForce One rolled on to that big track in the sky, Fordham racked up serious numbers. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Attorneys said Belgio has already racked up seven-figure medical bills as a result of his injuries, and are seeking damages from the restaurant to help cover the still-accruing costs. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
  1. scored
  2. achieved
  3. won
  4. attained
  5. gained
  6. made
Verb
  • Pinch-runner Sung-Mun Song scored that winner with a deft headfirst slide, denying Sanchez’s tag attempt after a good (but high) throw from rookie right fielder Luis Lara one play after Lara denied Jackson Merrill’s a game-winning extra-base hit.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Juan Pablo Domínguez also scored for León, which used a three-goal second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit after Pinter put Miami ahead in the 42nd on an assist from Ian Fray.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scored
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  • The American supermarket, with its endless array of products and innovations like the shopping cart and barcodes, has achieved an almost mythical status around the world.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The viciousness of Manson’s crimes left a lasting mark on American culture and Manson himself achieved a perverse popularity — which has not dissipated in the years since his death.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of achieved
Verb
  • Vollering won the stage regardless, but missed out on the title by just four seconds.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Curry won the 2023 American Century Classic, a premier celebrity tournament that includes many pro athletes.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of won
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  • Created just one year before Mickey Mouse, Oswald has attained cult status in Disney history.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The goal needing to be attained was being a Jew, a citizen, and a German all at the same time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of attained
Verb
  • Photo courtesy of Atlanta Police Department Police said Brown had gained the mother's trust over about a year.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Postpartum wristbands gained traction across the country through health awareness campaigns fueled by social media posts and evening news segments.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gained
Verb
  • The project is being made in association with Hathiramani Commercial Ventures and co-produced with investor and entrepreneur Manish Hathiramani, who marks his producing debut with the show.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The press had also waned, likely through fatigue, by the time a host of substitutions, including Mbeumo, Amad, and Zirkzee were made on the hour mark.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Racked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racked%20up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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