Synonyms of chalk up

chalk up

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attribute
• ascribe
• credit
• put down
• blame
• pin (on)
• lay
• impute
• refer
• impute (to)
• link
• connect
• accredit
• father (on)
• assign
• attach
• charge
• associate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieve
• win
• attain
• gain
• make
• score
• obtain
• hit
• ring up
• log
• get
• garner
• rack up
• notch (up)
• clock (up)
• secure
• land
• capture
• realize
• amount (to)
• bag
• acquire
• excel
• measure up (to)
• draw
• carry
• procure
• match
• tie
• equal
• approach
• touch
• meet
• top
• surpass
• rival
• outdo
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• fail (at)
• fall short (of)
• lose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chalk up

The former Commerce official in Trump’s first term chalked up the new tariff threats to the president’s lack of discipline and lack of understanding about what economic uncertainty does to companies. —Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 May 2025

DeBoer chalked up some of it to the Jets being a dominant defensive team, but the fact is, what was good enough to win two rounds was not going to be good enough to win three or four. —Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025

Seek care as needed While stuffy noses and dry eyes are often chalked up to allergies, Parikh noted that other factors could be at play. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025

Any other symptoms, McKee said, were chalked up to her ongoing menstrual struggles. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 May 2025