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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 show racked up 33 Emmy nominations over the course of its run, ultimately winning seven of the statuettes.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
The 5-11, 205-pound Burden makes an impact both as a pass-catcher, excelling at making plays in space and racking up yards after the catch, and as a punt returner.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Founded in 2016, Niece Motorsports has established itself as a developmental ground for emerging NASCAR talent, racking up nine wins and five playoff appearances.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The Dutch-Belgian Verstappen racked up his fourth consecutive title last year for Red Bull, but there are reports that his long-term future with the team is a question mark.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
The 5-11, 205-pound Burden makes an impact both as a pass-catcher, excelling at making plays in space and racking up yards after the catch, and as a punt returner.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Founded in 2016, Niece Motorsports has established itself as a developmental ground for emerging NASCAR talent, racking up nine wins and five playoff appearances.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Related Articles The Dutch-Belgian Verstappen racked up his fourth consecutive title last year for Red Bull, but there are reports that his long-term future with the team is a question mark.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 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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Four players scored in double figures, led by Kon Knueppel, who had 20 points.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Launched at 1871 eight years ago, Cameo exploded in popularity during the pandemic, achieving a $1 billion unicorn valuation in 2021 before struggling and downsizing in the post-pandemic landscape.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many people incorporated these medications into their New Year’s resolutions to achieve weight loss goals.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s become a popular bit of internet lore that Mickey is technically the first non-human to win an Oscar.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rarely do teams that make desperation moves to win the offseason reap the benefits during the season.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Displaying remarkable consistency in a spotlight event, McClung is one of 28 dunkers in event history to attain a perfect score of 50.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Seurat argued that the group, despite its battered state, may opt to pursue further military pressure to attain its goals.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Changing the court is not a simple task, even after gaining the financial backing of Nike, which has helped fund new designs.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The quarter-century movement to establish year-round men’s collegiate soccer has gained new momentum in the past year, with the U.S. Soccer Federation having discussed with the Big Ten and ACC ways to launch a pilot program.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 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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But Dylan Mulvaney, as usual, is making the most of the moment.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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