Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

rack up

VERB
achieve, gain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish attain earn obtain realize
WEAK
acquire actualize carry out do get done produce reach score wind up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon fail forfeit give up lose

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

You can’t have that long a career and not rack up some controversial things.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s right to hope for “Sinners” to rack up a few gold men, and wise to remember that disappointment is awards season’s sackcloth-clad handmaiden.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

They helped Malinin rack up so many points that he became almost impossible to beat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Here’s how it can become an AI winner and rack up even more gains.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

The formation of runners collapsed, and horses began to rack up behind him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand