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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
Many of these were heavily favored in the series by sportsbooks after racking up early playoff wins.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The show went viral upon its first release, with the 10 episodes racking up 8 million views over the course of its release.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
For Birmingham, that means discovering what Alabama’s second-largest city really offers—especially its quietly stellar food scene that’s been racking up James Beard nominations.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Jordy Frahm threw a complete game for the win, allowing five hits and racking up eight strikeouts.
—Daily News, 9 May 2026
But now the two have combined for what is looking to be a fantastic theatrical experiment, racking up top scores from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Grant recently broke the program’s single-season record with her 34th and closed the regular season with 35, while Woolery is the fifth NCAA player with 100 or more RBIs in a season, racking up 106.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Bitadze made his presence felt on both ends by racking up six points and four rebounds.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Connecticut failed to save properly for pensions for seven decades prior to 2011, racking up tens of billions in unfunded obligations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
The show went viral upon its first release, with the 10 episodes racking up 8 million views over the course of its release.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
For Birmingham, that means discovering what Alabama’s second-largest city really offers—especially its quietly stellar food scene that’s been racking up James Beard nominations.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Jordy Frahm threw a complete game for the win, allowing five hits and racking up eight strikeouts.
—Daily News, 9 May 2026
But now the two have combined for what is looking to be a fantastic theatrical experiment, racking up top scores from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Grant recently broke the program’s single-season record with her 34th and closed the regular season with 35, while Woolery is the fifth NCAA player with 100 or more RBIs in a season, racking up 106.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Bitadze made his presence felt on both ends by racking up six points and four rebounds.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Connecticut failed to save properly for pensions for seven decades prior to 2011, racking up tens of billions in unfunded obligations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racking up
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Ayo Dosunmu is another player who has had a major postseason moment, scoring 43 points off the bench against the Nuggets after DiVincenzo went down.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The Bruins resumed scoring in the sixth inning, with the bases loaded and Grant at bat again.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Many other people reject formal education (for other people, though usually not for their own kids) as unnecessary to attaining the highest ranks of wealth and power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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As beef becomes increasingly expensive for many Argentine families, chicken and pork are gaining ground as cheaper alternatives.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Now gaining critical weight, Pijama offers at least one solution for the times, ones of ever contracting sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That’s how long the 35-year-old Yankees ace had to wait before finally making his return from Tommy John surgery on Friday night in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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That program has a six-night, seven-day minimum stay that’s turned a discrete and diverse crowd—the uber-wealthy; the wellness aficionados making a big first splurge; everyone in-between—into dedicated Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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