Synonyms of racking up

racking up

verb

present participle of rack up

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoring
• winning
• tallying
• defeating
• triumphing
• besting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing

2

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieving
• winning
• attaining
• gaining
• making
• scoring
• ringing up
• clocking (up)
• obtaining
• chalking up
• hitting
• notching (up)
• garnering
• logging
• getting
• securing
• amounting (to)
• capturing
• acquiring
• landing
• bagging
• realizing
• measuring up (to)
• drawing
• procuring
• carrying
• matching
• approaching
• tying
• excelling
• touching
• meeting
• topping
• equaling
• surpassing
• rivaling
• outdoing
• beating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• failing (at)
• falling short (of)
• losing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of racking up

Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Now in its third year, the 2026 edition saw 65 clubs participate, and Start 2 Finish’s Jen Forsyth says 500 to 600 people spent the winter month bouncing around Charlotte racking up stickers. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Most of these posts and videos barely get any attention, racking up only, at best, a few hundred likes and a few thousand views. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

The actor, who played eldest son Brad Taylor, was sentenced to 14 months in jail in February after racking up several DUI charges in recent years. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Besides Season 4 of Bridgerton, nothing else on the service even came close to racking up that large of an audience. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Since then, the cast of Seinfeld has continued to flex their comedic chops, acting on and producing hit shows like Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm and racking up film credits. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

This game could feasibly end up racking up a big scoreline if both managers elect to go with some zany selections. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026

No stranger to racking up achievements impressive for his age, the Gen Z phenom has started building up his real estate portfolio with two luxury homes. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026