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
What to Know With Love was viewed 2.6 million times and chalked up 12.6 million hours of viewing, which works out at a rough average of 4 hours and 48 minutes per viewer.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
He was admitted for a week and later discharged with anti-seizure medication, as the doctors chalked up inflammation in his brain to a viral infection.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Wade’s first couple weeks of this season couldn’t just be chalked up to bad luck.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
While some of this success can be chalked up to it being a free service, the creator ecosystem that has flourished on the platform is attracting viewers due to its uniqueness, innovativeness and, in the spirit of its early days, its imperfections and do-it-yourself vibe.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
He was admitted for a week and later discharged with anti-seizure medication, as the doctors chalked up inflammation in his brain to a viral infection.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Wade’s first couple weeks of this season couldn’t just be chalked up to bad luck.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
While some of this success can be chalked up to it being a free service, the creator ecosystem that has flourished on the platform is attracting viewers due to its uniqueness, innovativeness and, in the spirit of its early days, its imperfections and do-it-yourself vibe.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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The Education Department reported a 5.5% backlog despite a 62% spike in requests, which the agency attributed to tech upgrades and department-wide training.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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The death was originally classified as an accident and attributed to congenital heart abnormalities, even though his parents said there had never been any sign of such problems.—
Jacey Fortin,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a bloc of moderate Republicans is demanding no reductions in Medicaid benefits – a requirement experts say would be impossible to meet while achieving Republicans' spending-cut goals and other GOP priorities.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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It’s been more than 100 days since President Trump returned to the White House and the ceasefire deal that brought me, Omer, and dozens of others back was achieved.—
Tal Shoham,
Time,
9 May 2025
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As a form bending, multi-disciplinary artist influenced by the Black Arts movement, Williams ascribes art as functional often using his platform to shed light on Cop Cities across the country, critique both American political parties and decry war and genocide.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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An Instagram account ascribed to Lanez said the rapper was stabbed 14 times — including seven wounds to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head and one to his face.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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His administration won significant backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rory McIlroy is the favorite after winning The Masters.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Only 6% of Gen Zers say their primary career goal is to attain a senior leadership position.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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These imperfect human beings want their children to soar in all aspects of their lives, in a society that often tries to make attaining their goals impossible.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Simion, running on a nationalist, anti-EU platform, has gained momentum, particularly among the Romanian diaspora, where Dan, a pro-European technocrat, is relying on high voter turnout abroad to secure victory.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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How many people gain citizenship through birthright?—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Airlines are making a ridiculous amount of money by selling you the promise of avoiding a middle seat or exploiting your separation anxiety or your claustrophobia.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Lower-income Californians also are more likely to live in tight quarters, making privacy for an intimate therapy session difficult.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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