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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
That deal hit a bump last week after reporting revealed that Fonfara previously was involved with another business that racked up more than $1 million in fines from PURA.
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Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Graduate student center Vladislav Goldin racked up 20 points, 15 rebounds and three assists for his fifth double-double of the season, and junior power forward Danny Wolf accumulated 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists for the Wolverines (22-8, 14-5).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
The film has racked up several awards in the past year.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Led by Franz Wagner’s 23 points, the Magic racked up 54 points in the paint, outrebounded Washington 47-36 and held the Wizards to under 100 points in the 20-point home victory.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Graduate student center Vladislav Goldin racked up 20 points, 15 rebounds and three assists for his fifth double-double of the season, and junior power forward Danny Wolf accumulated 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists for the Wolverines (22-8, 14-5).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
The film has racked up several awards in the past year.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Led by Franz Wagner’s 23 points, the Magic racked up 54 points in the paint, outrebounded Washington 47-36 and held the Wizards to under 100 points in the 20-point home victory.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
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Senior guard Terrell Morton scored 12 points and senior guard Zack Sharkey had 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Spartans.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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New leadoff hitter Jonathan India got aboard and later scored on first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-run double.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thus refusing to be sure that laws are faithfully executed in order to achieve political goals appears to violate the separation of powers.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Chalamet seems to understand that authenticity in the internet age is achieved through different means.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although their opponents are on a streak of ten major ICC ODI wins on the trot, this Indian XI is very much on a mission.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, and gave one of the night’s most passionate and powerful speeches.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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To attain the 17:1 ratio of water-to-coffee often touted as ideal by the international Specialty Coffee Association, each 5-ounce cup would require about 8 grams of coffee.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society?—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Apple Intelligence is gaining features apace, but there’s one that was announced last June and expected in April this year—an enhanced Siri with greater personalization and the capability to do a lot more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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