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

All the teamwork results in some very creative videos that chalk up to Margo’s art project and self expression, which is unique and stands out enough to get her major attention and more subscribers. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 May 2026

Resistance to change can be chalked up to old curmudgeonly thinking, or sentimental attachment. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

Most people experience some combination of these without connecting them to a nutrient gap — because the signs are easy to chalk up to stress, aging or a busy season of life. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

Management chalking up the early exit to fatigue from two deep runs and injuries to McDavid, Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Jason Dickinson, and Adam Henrique, among others. —Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026