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as in to score
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 to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up
The videos came out in 2023 and over the course of the year only racked up a few dozen likes.
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2025
That would be Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt, who continued to rack up hits in the Bombers’ 5-1, series-salvaging win over the Guardians on Wednesday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Three more tours follow, each finding Kyle racking up his kill count.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adolescence has racked up over 114 million views and reached the top 10 in all 93 countries where the top 10 is available.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2025
That would be Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt, who continued to rack up hits in the Bombers’ 5-1, series-salvaging win over the Guardians on Wednesday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Three more tours follow, each finding Kyle racking up his kill count.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adolescence has racked up over 114 million views and reached the top 10 in all 93 countries where the top 10 is available.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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The Braves rallied in the 10th to win after Matt Olson scored on a wild pitch.—
David Brant,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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The capital of Spain scored 86.34 out of 100, leading the way thanks to its nightlife scene, large single population, inclusivity and clear sunset viewing conditions.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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That advantage paired with a 14-11 edge in offensive rebounds helped Cleveland win the possession battle, taking eight more field-goal attempts and four more free throws than Miami.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Now, Wells has a chance to become the fourth second-round pick in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The teen's beatification took place in 2020, meaning the pope declared the teen attained the blessedness of heaven, and Acutis was given the title of Blessed.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Nacua speaks glowingly of Adams, with the two starting to gain chemistry with one another at the start of OTAs earlier this week.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision said its first quarter swung to a profit as the company reduced expenses and saw its streaming business gain traction, even as key areas of revenue experienced declines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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