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as in scores
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 wins
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of racks up
If an individual racks up too many points in a certain timeframe, their license can be suspended.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The team that racks up 13 points is declared the champion.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The team that racks up 13 points is declared the champion.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Of course as their cross-country road trip progresses and Felice racks up first-round-loss after first-round-loss, Gatti’s louche lifestyle is revealed to have a darker, more depressive aspect.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racks up
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Original music by Fernando Velázquez scores imagery shot from the air.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The critic scores for the example flicks ranged from 13% to 51%.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for Team Europe, however, match wins only count for one point on Day 1 in the ascending scoring system at this tournament, which was founded by Roger Federer and others in 2017 in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fury is lauded for its efficiency – paired with a carbon fiber monocoque, the total vehicle achieves the best power-to-weight ratio on this list.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the contest isn’t just about which bear gains the most weight.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Racks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racks%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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