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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
As K-pop hits go, the soundtrack has outpaced the genre’s superstar artists, racking up more streams in its first 11 weeks of release than the highest-performing songs by BTS and Blackpink did in theirs.
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 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
The clip exploded online, racking up 17 million views on ESPN's YouTube channel, inspiring Halloween costumes, and landing Manning on late-night TV to relive the gag.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The Traitors alum and Dancing With the Stars Season 34 contestant went viral after posting a shirtless samba with pro partner Daniella Karagach on TikTok, racking up over 3 million views.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Nscale agreed to commit $1 billion for the project, with the goal of racking up 100,000 Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) at the site before 2027.
—Ryan Browne,jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 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
The clip exploded online, racking up 17 million views on ESPN's YouTube channel, inspiring Halloween costumes, and landing Manning on late-night TV to relive the gag.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The Traitors alum and Dancing With the Stars Season 34 contestant went viral after posting a shirtless samba with pro partner Daniella Karagach on TikTok, racking up over 3 million views.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Nscale agreed to commit $1 billion for the project, with the goal of racking up 100,000 Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) at the site before 2027.
—Ryan Browne,jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racking up
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Ernie Clement added Toronto’s third run on a sacrifice fly, scoring Daulton Varsho in the fourth.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kayla Poirier didn’t get the glory that comes associated with scoring a goal, but without a couple skillful touches by the senior, Mahtomedi would no longer have a chance to repeat as state champions.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Given today’s political polarization, achieving such majorities for even a bipartisan infrastructure plan seems impossible—let alone for the coronation of a man the amendment was written to prevent.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Danielson said that as BroncoPRO continues to grow, more opportunities for freshmen to earn money will become available, but the emphasis will still be on achieving the right to earn that money.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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Double-winning trio Alejandro Grimaldo, Edmond Tapsoba and Patrik Schick are all still at the club, providing at least some continuity in support.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.—
Lori Zaino,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 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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Chelsea’s wingers were their main attacking threats, and Sunderland’s block stopped them from gaining ground in the central areas.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their new trend report breaks down destinations gaining the most buzz – and a few American getaways cracked the list of international gems.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Parents who experience domestic and intimate partner violence are more likely to have decision-making power for their children, but are less likely to have primary placement — actual time with their kids — after family court involvement in Milwaukee County, according to a new study.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shirley had stumbled onto the Canal Street vendors while in New York making a video about Zohran Mamdani.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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