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as in beds
a place set aside for sleeping
the clock struck midnight, signaling that it was time to hit the rack
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as in pains
a state of great suffering of body or mind
suffering the rack of a sprained ankle, the climber had to make his way back down the mountain to camp felt the rack of regret after losing her temper with her teenagers
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as in plagues
to cause persistent suffering to
the young man was racked with guilt over the lie he had told to his parents the country has been racked by years of civil war
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as in pulls
to injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure
she racked her brain trying to remember where she'd put the money the sails of the boat were racked by the storm's winds
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Recent Examples of racks
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Several areas in the facility had food debris, grease, dust and residue accumulation including around and behind the fryers, cabinets, electric fan and the back storage wire racks.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday afternoon, a driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
One of them became Ustrell-Friend’s office, while another houses racks of free clothes.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Open kitchens showcase racks and racks of Peking ducks in the middle of swanky, Art Deco–inspired dining rooms within dining rooms that seem to go on forever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
State of Texas Garage N and The Long Center (200 bike racks) are the only free options.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Finzer and Kuo are four floors above in their own private suite, with a personal team of assistants, security, and celebrity hair and makeup artists, surrounded by racks of couture.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Gold Line buses are more than 60 feet long, ADA accessible and include bike racks along with trash and recycling bins.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Several areas in the facility had food debris, grease, dust and residue accumulation including around and behind the fryers, cabinets, electric fan and the back storage wire racks.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday afternoon, a driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
One of them became Ustrell-Friend’s office, while another houses racks of free clothes.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Open kitchens showcase racks and racks of Peking ducks in the middle of swanky, Art Deco–inspired dining rooms within dining rooms that seem to go on forever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
State of Texas Garage N and The Long Center (200 bike racks) are the only free options.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Finzer and Kuo are four floors above in their own private suite, with a personal team of assistants, security, and celebrity hair and makeup artists, surrounded by racks of couture.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Radford Studio Center, the storied movie lot that gave Studio City its name, is in financial distress and is expected to be returned to lenders as declining film and television production racks the entertainment industry.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racks
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The palette migrates into supremely comfortable guest rooms that are outfitted with custom dark wood furniture, coma-enducing beds, and classic marble bathrooms that include a 17-inch LCD TV embedded in the mirror.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to Dayan, Gnoli’s beds were a key inspiration for Maurizio Cattelan’s All (2007), composed of nine marble sculptures that resemble dead bodies covered by sheets.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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Paktyawal began complaining of shortness of breath and chest pains Friday evening while in a holding room at the Dallas ICE field office and was taken to the hospital for treatment, the agency said.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her understanding of the pleasures and pains of the female body was grounded in her devout beliefs and mysticism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shifting to the execution phase By securing graphite early, the company aims to mitigate supply chain volatility that often plagues advanced nuclear projects.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Greenblatt suggested that a major misconception of antisemitism that plagues universities is the idea that anti-Zionism is a political stance, rather than one of prejudice.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At a slim 76 minutes, Sparks pulls you in tight and never lets go, every frame bursting with teen angst and longing.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt pulls people in with her signature breezy style and in-tune culinary sensibilities.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The scenic location would give Swanberg the opportunity to expand his visual style from his usual couches, bars and apartments of much of his work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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China, which jails human rights activists in Hong Kong, persecutes Uyghurs, has killed hundreds of thousands of Tibetans and has committed genocide against the Falun Gong, is on the UN Human Rights Council.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Russia, the civilian repressive apparatus persecutes the military, which leaps at every chance for revenge.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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The celebrated poet and memoirist, delves into the agonies of her decision and describes the emerging women’s liberation movement, of which Moore would soon become a participant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hadi’s exceptional attention gives cinematic identity to collective artisanal energy, to the life force of care and devotion that stands outside the agonies of politics, to the spirit that endures a regime and outlives it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lupus, which afflicts some five million people worldwide, is a leading cause of death among young women.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Put simply, notaming deficits through a balance of revenue increases and lower spending, but abandoning spending discipline, the curse that afflicts Europe to this day.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Racks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racks. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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