RACKING UP Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

racking up

verb

present participle of rack up

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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losing

as in achieving

to obtain (as a goal) through effort racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory

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Watkins nearly outscored the Bulldogs in the quarter, scoring 11 points on four-of-eight shooting from the field.

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The Bears totaled 71 rushing yards, with Khalil Herbert scoring the only touchdown on a 2-yard run shortly before halftime.

Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024

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