rack up

verb

racked up; racking up; racks up
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transitive verb

: achieve, gain
racked up their 10th victory

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Examples of rack up in a Sentence

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 racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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No other gun writer has racked up that much mileage with one magazine. — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 The wins racked up after that, and soon his rubs started attracting attention. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Furnishing a home requires significant investments, many of them, racked up over time. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 But some apps gobble up data, which risks racking up hefty roaming fees, so check if your phone carrier has an international roaming package. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rack up

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rack up was in 1949

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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rack%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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rack up

verb
: score entry 2 sense 4a
racked 30 points up in the first half
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