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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
It’s especially shared on TikTok, where mega influencers have gone viral, like when model and homemaker Nara Smith’s Dubai chocolate TikTok racked up 3.3 million likes.
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Shindy Chen
july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
In 2023, Toure was an All-Big 10 honorable mention after racking up 93 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while playing under new UM defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
Between them, the parents who have spoken to The Athletic for this article have watched their daughters win the European Championship, the Champions League, play in the World Cup final, rack up Ballon d’Or nominations and score in major tournaments.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 July 2025
My mom has been traveling for more than 40 years and has racked up at least 2,000 hotel stays, and my dad takes an average of four work trips a year to Europe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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Shindy Chen
july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
In 2023, Toure was an All-Big 10 honorable mention after racking up 93 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while playing under new UM defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
Between them, the parents who have spoken to The Athletic for this article have watched their daughters win the European Championship, the Champions League, play in the World Cup final, rack up Ballon d’Or nominations and score in major tournaments.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 July 2025
My mom has been traveling for more than 40 years and has racked up at least 2,000 hotel stays, and my dad takes an average of four work trips a year to Europe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
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After scoring a record number of goals for Barcelona over two decades, making a splashy move to Paris Saint-Germain, and now taking Inter Miami to new heights, Messi has become a global icon with an income and lifestyle to match.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Aug. 2025
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Three pros share their shopping lists and strategies for scoring the best items at the beloved discount retailer.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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But the school achieved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, officials say.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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China and India have only landed spacecrafts on lunar soil since the late 2010s, with commercial companies achieving the feat since the start of last year.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Who won Head of Household on 'Big Brother'? Who is on the block on 'Big Brother'?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Today, women in NHRA have amassed an impressive resume, with more than 100 women having won at an NHRA national event and athletes like two-time Top Fuel champion Brittany Force paving the way as the fastest person in NHRA history, setting a national record of 3.62-seconds at 341.59-mph.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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On this day in 1952: With the establishment of its constitution, Puerto Rico attained self-government as an unincorporated commonwealth of the United States, 54 years after it was invaded by U.S. forces.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Hogan rose to prominence as a wrestler in the 1970s but attained superstardom in the 1980s as part of the World Wrestling Federation, now the WWE.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Despite ongoing questions about privacy and biometric data collection, World has gained significant traction, with more than 12 million people verified through Orbs and approximately 26 million users downloading the app.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While the rubber-burning speed has yet to be realized, Musk’s tunnels are gaining traction as a new form of public transportation.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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According to Deadline, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projected to make $40 million to $45 million in its second Friday to Sunday frame, which, on the bottom end of that forecast, is a 66% drop in business from its opening weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The throwback tactics are clearly paying off; Vacation’s wares are now sold in Target, Ulta, and other major retailers, and last month the Wall Street Journal reported that Vacation stands to make $80 million this year.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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