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as in scoring
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 achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of racking up
But some apps gobble up data, which risks racking up hefty roaming fees, so check if your phone carrier has an international roaming package.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Over the last two years, demand surged, with social media created content racking up cumulative views in the tens of millions.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The video has been viewed on Facebook more than 20,000 times, racking up hundreds of likes.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Bichette’s game is all about contact, racking up hits and offering some pop (his eight home runs are tied with Marcus Semien for second on the Mets behind Soto’s 15).
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Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
In September, the influencer's rules for her children during the school year went viral, racking up over 10 million views on TikTok.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.
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Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Wilson went on to pitch across four different seasons for the Braves, racking up 60 strikeouts in more than 75 total innings.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
This recipe has more ingredients than that, but like any good casserole recipe, it’s made mostly of affordable pantry staples and can feed a lot of mouths without racking up the grocery bill.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Over the last two years, demand surged, with social media created content racking up cumulative views in the tens of millions.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The video has been viewed on Facebook more than 20,000 times, racking up hundreds of likes.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Bichette’s game is all about contact, racking up hits and offering some pop (his eight home runs are tied with Marcus Semien for second on the Mets behind Soto’s 15).
—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
In September, the influencer's rules for her children during the school year went viral, racking up over 10 million views on TikTok.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.
—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Wilson went on to pitch across four different seasons for the Braves, racking up 60 strikeouts in more than 75 total innings.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
This recipe has more ingredients than that, but like any good casserole recipe, it’s made mostly of affordable pantry staples and can feed a lot of mouths without racking up the grocery bill.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for racking up
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After Japan took a 1-0 lead in the first half, Brazil relentlessly attacked in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute before scoring again with only a minute to spare in stoppage time.
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Mexico has also been solid on defense, keeping three clean sheets while scoring six goals.
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From enduring prejudice at West Point to commanding the Tuskegee Airmen and achieving 4-star general status, his life exemplified resilience.
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And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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In turn, many participants—after getting a taste of our approach—come back to us for more support in hopes of attaining What Works Cities Certification.
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These results indicate that after attaining a maximum value about 2 billion years ago, dark energy may have begun to weaken.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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“Racking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racking%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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