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as in scoring
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of racking up
The lighthearted clip quickly resonated with viewers, racking up over 4 million views on Instagram.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Polls showed Wheelock with a wide lead, racking up nearly 83% of the vote, compared with Soukup’s 17%.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The mash-up had already been going viral before The White House video, racking up more than 700,000 videos using the audio, and close to a million plays on YouTube since being uploaded in August.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The video quickly went viral on TikTok, racking up more than 45 million views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Charli xcx is a Grammy-winning musician who has been recently racking up more onscreen feature credits.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Halkias, who plays Dave Louvopolis in Tires, has been racking up small and big screen credits, quickly becoming a breakout star in film and TV.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Dowdle had 239 yards from scrimmage against the Cowboys, rushing for 183 yards off 30 carries and racking up 56 yards and a touchdown through the air.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Polls showed Wheelock with a wide lead, racking up nearly 83% of the vote, compared with Soukup’s 17%.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The mash-up had already been going viral before The White House video, racking up more than 700,000 videos using the audio, and close to a million plays on YouTube since being uploaded in August.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The video quickly went viral on TikTok, racking up more than 45 million views.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The 20-year-old was one of many players in the Argentinian squad with solid top-flight experience for their clubs, racking up 13 starts in midfield for Boca Juniors, after being given his opportunity by the great Fernando Gago back in May 2024.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Charli xcx is a Grammy-winning musician who has been recently racking up more onscreen feature credits.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Halkias, who plays Dave Louvopolis in Tires, has been racking up small and big screen credits, quickly becoming a breakout star in film and TV.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Dowdle had 239 yards from scrimmage against the Cowboys, rushing for 183 yards off 30 carries and racking up 56 yards and a touchdown through the air.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racking up
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However, unlike last season, there was no sign to those within the Capitals that their captain was feeling the pressure of scoring another historic goal.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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Superstar Victor Wembanyama had an off night, scoring just nine points to go with nine rebounds and four blocks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The title-winning standard has been lower in recent years; City won it with 86, 93, 89 and 91 points between 2020-21 and 2023-24 and Liverpool with 84 points last season, but some of those totals give a false impression.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Get tech-smarter on your schedule Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The building, which is working toward attaining LEED Gold certification, has been in the works for more than two decades.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.—
PJ Green
October 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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With the brothers being seven years apart in age, James got his start as an actor first, gaining recognition with his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks from 1999 to 2000, and then for playing Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Similar bills were proposed in Britain in recent years but failed to pass; a new version is now making its way through parliament.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flooding the valley with noise and velocity, making an impressive mess – smash-up of trees, shrubbery, and unballasted creatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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