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as in scored
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 achieved
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of racked up
Padres starter Michael King racked up 12 swing-and-misses in 5 2/3 innings, including three straight whiffs by Trevor Story, which left Rafaela stranded on second at the end of the third inning.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
On Trustpilot, Hims has racked up over 7,700 reviews with an average rating of 3 stars.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The lift immediately caught the attention of professional powerlifters and racked up 60 million views on an Instagram video showing her lifting roughly three times her weight.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, returning to Gainesville, the DNPs racked up.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors argued for a multi-year prison term, which would have amounted to about six months in jail, given that Gilbert had already racked up credit for time spent in jail while the case was pending, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s racked up over 72 million views on YouTube.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranked sixth in Orange County, La Habra (13-3, 2-1) racked up 14 hits to remain tied for first place with Pacifica and El Modena in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Expectations were high coming into Italy; Choi is a prodigy in the sport, having racked up a plethora of titles at the X Games and International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cups in the years leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
On Trustpilot, Hims has racked up over 7,700 reviews with an average rating of 3 stars.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The lift immediately caught the attention of professional powerlifters and racked up 60 million views on an Instagram video showing her lifting roughly three times her weight.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, returning to Gainesville, the DNPs racked up.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors argued for a multi-year prison term, which would have amounted to about six months in jail, given that Gilbert had already racked up credit for time spent in jail while the case was pending, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
It’s racked up over 72 million views on YouTube.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Ranked sixth in Orange County, La Habra (13-3, 2-1) racked up 14 hits to remain tied for first place with Pacifica and El Modena in league.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Expectations were high coming into Italy; Choi is a prodigy in the sport, having racked up a plethora of titles at the X Games and International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cups in the years leading up to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racked up
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DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115 on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the second inning, the Royals scored three runs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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America has already achieved an important objective by restoring credibility to our deterrence since military power is worthless if adversaries don’t believe this power will ever be employed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Few sandwiches in the pantheon of great sandwiches have attained the status of the Italian combo.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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