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as in attributed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness
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as in achieved
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 chalked up
And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Losses can be chalked up to software falling out of favor again.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Last season, some of that can be chalked up to injuries on the offensive line.
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Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Changes in urban raccoon behavior can’t automatically be chalked up to domestication either.
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Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Many Democratic candidates have homed in on inflation and affordability-focused messaging this cycle, especially after some in the party chalked up their 2024 losses to voters punishing them for the post-pandemic spike in inflation.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
The president, who was 81 at the time, had a busy travel schedule in the lead up to the debate, and his campaign chalked up his performance to a cold.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Losses can be chalked up to software falling out of favor again.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Last season, some of that can be chalked up to injuries on the offensive line.
—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Changes in urban raccoon behavior can’t automatically be chalked up to domestication either.
—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Many Democratic candidates have homed in on inflation and affordability-focused messaging this cycle, especially after some in the party chalked up their 2024 losses to voters punishing them for the post-pandemic spike in inflation.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
The president, who was 81 at the time, had a busy travel schedule in the lead up to the debate, and his campaign chalked up his performance to a cold.
—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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That’s partly thanks to the air suspension, but much of it can also be attributed to the new chassis design built around that integral battery pack, creating a stiff platform that’s quiet and smooth.
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Isar officials attributed the problem to a delay earlier in the countdown caused by an unauthorized boat in restricted waters along the rocket’s flight path.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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Context matters for understanding the meaning that many in Argentina ascribed to that goal.
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Another type of bacteria, Staphylococcus, was ascribed to the mummy’s microbiome.
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The Royals won the first two games; the Rays were outscored 14-6 while not holding a lead once in the series.
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Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.
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And although his father, who went on to serve as Liberia’s president, attained a list of accolades on the soccer field, making the World Cup roster (twice) is an achievement that sets Tim apart.
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That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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He also was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl again in 2015.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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Canada's Promise David, who was subbed on in the 75th minute, scored less than a minute into his time on the field, with an assist from Nathan Saliba.
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The Royals scored a run in the ninth but wouldn’t draw any closer.
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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