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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
After racking up over 36 million likes on her Instagram engagement announcement, Taylor Swift is continuing to generate no shortage of buzz.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The actor took on the role of the wily older relative after racking up TV gigs, including American Playhouse (1984), Crime Story (1987), and The Equalizer (1987).
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The image quickly struck a chord online, racking up 15,000 upvotes since it was shared on August 20.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
But the fires emerging in the mid-sixties, just as the civil-rights movement was racking up victories, were harder to interpret.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The lack of competition for Jeanty, along with his general dominance, led to him racking up 2,739 total yards and 30 touchdowns on 397 touches in 2024.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
The campaign went viral for all the wrong reasons, racking up 47 million views and tens of thousands of critical comments.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The actor took on the role of the wily older relative after racking up TV gigs, including American Playhouse (1984), Crime Story (1987), and The Equalizer (1987).
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The image quickly struck a chord online, racking up 15,000 upvotes since it was shared on August 20.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
But the fires emerging in the mid-sixties, just as the civil-rights movement was racking up victories, were harder to interpret.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
The lack of competition for Jeanty, along with his general dominance, led to him racking up 2,739 total yards and 30 touchdowns on 397 touches in 2024.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
The campaign went viral for all the wrong reasons, racking up 47 million views and tens of thousands of critical comments.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racking up
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Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Later, Doval spiked a breaking ball to Yordan Alvarez, scoring another run.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hence, many minorities find that opening a franchised restaurant can lead to success and attaining the American Dream through hard work and diligence.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Racking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racking%20up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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