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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
His offensive production is down, but some of that can be chalked up to bad luck.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the dynamism around the 2025 season can only be chalked up to fate and the gridiron gods.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Some portion of this effect can be chalked up to AI’s ability to juice productivity, especially among non-English-speaking scientists who need help presenting their research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead, Lifton chalked up the invocation of critical materials in Venezuela to political naivete.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Per Nielsen, last weekend’s NFL deliveries were up 13% versus the 2025 numbers, and while some of that improvement may be chalked up to the recent upgrade in its ratings-gathering methodology, there’s no reason to believe the magic will suddenly wear off during the divisional round.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Reggie Stevens scored 15 points, while Noah Corro chalked up seven points and seven rebounds.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
As a result, the stock’s drop can be chalked up to the broader market’s down session on Wednesday.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
At the end of the day, much of Williams’ fate on the show has been chalked up to a misunderstanding by fellow contestants, but the reality star pushes back against that narrative.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the dynamism around the 2025 season can only be chalked up to fate and the gridiron gods.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Some portion of this effect can be chalked up to AI’s ability to juice productivity, especially among non-English-speaking scientists who need help presenting their research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead, Lifton chalked up the invocation of critical materials in Venezuela to political naivete.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Per Nielsen, last weekend’s NFL deliveries were up 13% versus the 2025 numbers, and while some of that improvement may be chalked up to the recent upgrade in its ratings-gathering methodology, there’s no reason to believe the magic will suddenly wear off during the divisional round.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Reggie Stevens scored 15 points, while Noah Corro chalked up seven points and seven rebounds.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
As a result, the stock’s drop can be chalked up to the broader market’s down session on Wednesday.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
At the end of the day, much of Williams’ fate on the show has been chalked up to a misunderstanding by fellow contestants, but the reality star pushes back against that narrative.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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Scattered across the property are midcentury-modern structures—several attributed to Lloyd Wright—designed according to the principles of organic architecture, in which buildings are meant to exist in dialogue with the landscape rather than dominate it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The United States attributed that attack to Iran.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The new sunscreen achieved an SPF rating of 30 and – without the clumping particles – was visibly less whiter, as confirmed by an array of color science metric tests the team conducted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Pradip Krishen and originally made for Indian state broadcaster Doordarshan, the film is set in a Delhi architecture school in the mid-1970s and has achieved cult status over the decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Ren Nikaido attained the silver and Poland’s Kacper Tomasiak got the bronze.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Samuels, who scored 11 points, reached the milestone in the fourth quarter after knocking down two free throws.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eight different players scored for Minnetonka on Wednesday, with Ethan Sturgis, Cash Hardie, Liam Schultz, Cooper Rannow, Danny Browning, Tate Hardacre, Caden Lindsay and Jordan Johnson all tallying goals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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