1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rack up
Kentucky’s Oweh showed off his ability to score in transition and get downhill in the half court, racking up 41 points in two games.
—
John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
To date, the video has racked up more than 730,000 views.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Hill, meanwhile, is racking up local union endorsements.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
She was evicted from one after only one payment was made on her behalf and racked up another bill of more than $50,000 at another due to nonpayment.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rack up
John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
To date, the video has racked up more than 730,000 views.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Hill, meanwhile, is racking up local union endorsements.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 15 May 2026
She was evicted from one after only one payment was made on her behalf and racked up another bill of more than $50,000 at another due to nonpayment.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rack up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack up
Verb
-
During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
-
The Marlins scored five times in the fourth inning, then six more times in the fifth off Braves reliever Aaron Bummer en route to a 12-0 win at loanDepot Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
While an org chart shows reporting lines, an operating model shows how work actually moves, how decisions are made and how outcomes are achieved.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
-
Varda’s goal is to provide an in-orbit environment to develop crystals for drugs under conditions that can never be achieved on Earth.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday, stunning the field by avoiding the runoff her rivals had hoped would expose lingering doubts about her ability to win in November.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
-
Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Fabio Di Giannantonio managed to attain a first-place finish despite pieces of Marquez’s bike hitting him during the crash.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
-
Before entering law enforcement, Bales served as an armored cavalry officer in the Army and attained the rank of captain.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
-
In Germany itself, neo-Nazis are gaining ground.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
-
Rookie Gabriela Jaquez scored a team-high 20 points to go with eight rebounds for the Sky, who gained a 40-38 lead just before halftime and never trailed again.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
That makes advertising and marketing by far their biggest expense.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
-
Like ballet flats, these shoes have a low-profile silhouette, which will make a sweet complement to breezy blouses and midi skirts in the summer months.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
