1
as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness
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2
as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
chalked up a record in singles tennis that is likely to stand for a long time
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Recent Examples of chalk up
Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, Syed’s conviction was not dismissed, but his release was chalked up to time served.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Zamani staunchly denies that claim and on Monday chalked up the deal falling apart to shareholder concerns.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
This one, set on 13 acres of land, has a little more color, which perhaps partly could be chalked up to its 1980s build and the owners’ penchant for collecting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, Syed’s conviction was not dismissed, but his release was chalked up to time served.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Zamani staunchly denies that claim and on Monday chalked up the deal falling apart to shareholder concerns.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
This one, set on 13 acres of land, has a little more color, which perhaps partly could be chalked up to its 1980s build and the owners’ penchant for collecting.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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Chief Humphrey attributes the positive trends to improved officer morale and a clearer departmental vision.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The defensive box score will take the traditional box score stats and invert them to attribute the statistics to the defensive player involved.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries, to achieve parity and transform culture.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Johnson reached a similar conclusion with respect to Gaines’ attempt to ascribe state action to the NCAA.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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Baz’s intelligence also stretches to the sense that Knight will go back to Bond’s beginnings as a Royal Navy Commander before he was recruited by MI6, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, and chart how Bond attained 007 status.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cassidy, a full-time teacher, was just six months away from attaining her degree in education, while Connor had recently been promoted in her role as a personal assistant.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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With both teams aiming to avoid a 1–3 start, this game presents an opportunity for one to gain momentum and establish a positive direction for the rest of the season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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And like Firmerich, many of them continue to make things in their home country.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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