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
In time, many Western observers and government officials, too, chalked up the attack as a win for nonproliferation, hailing the strike as an audacious but necessary step to prevent Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein from building a nuclear arsenal.
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Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
Several of the commissioners chalked up the lack of attendees to indifference, lack of interest or outright approval of lower density.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Some of his issues were chalked up to needing new eyeglasses, his wife, Ali, said, according to The Daily Mail.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bonds chalks up interest to Witt being one of the brightest stars in baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
Several of the commissioners chalked up the lack of attendees to indifference, lack of interest or outright approval of lower density.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Some of his issues were chalked up to needing new eyeglasses, his wife, Ali, said, according to The Daily Mail.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bonds chalks up interest to Witt being one of the brightest stars in baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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Coyotes are territorial and many reports of bold coyotes visiting yards, howling or threatening larger dogs can often be attributed to this territorial behavior.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Forecasters attribute the chill to upwelling, which occurs when the wind blows at an angle to the coast, pushing the warm, upper layer of water away from the shore and allowing cooler, deeper water to rise.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The African Development Bank estimates the continent needs $130 billion per year in energy investment to meet demand and achieve much broader electricity access by 2030.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Conifer's smart axial-flux layout puts more magnetic mass further from the axis of rotation and spins the motors faster than traditional axial designs – kind of utilizing the flywheel effect – to achieve higher efficiency and more torque.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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Based on those intense interactions, the temptation to ascribe God-like powers to the AI is going to be huge.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Another trait often ascribed to footballers is courage — the kind that enables them to put their head into a frenzy of flying boots, or take a decisive penalty when thousands are willing them to fail.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Boston won each of the first three games by one run — a notable development given how the club had lost an MLB-high 19 one-run games prior — and Sunday was shaping up to be another razor-thin affair until the Red Sox finally pulled ahead in the sixth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Thon Hotel nearby gains high praise for its waterside restaurant and floating sauna.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Target held or gained market share in 15 of its 35 merchandise divisions in the first quarter, Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez said in May.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Ginny, who had grown up in Llano on classic country music, chose to make her incarnation of the Little Longhorn into a live music venue.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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German immigrants dug them out underneath their breweries to make lager beer, which requires cooler temperatures.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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