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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
Often it gets chalked up to toxins, diet, stress—take your pick.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, the audit said, the Sheriff’s Office created more sergeant positions every year since fiscal year 2015 and chalked up the cost to complying with Melendres.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
She was cleared in each case and chalked up the allegations to political gamesmanship.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
And the injuries can, at least partly, be chalked up to bad luck.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Additional properties of the Saturnian system that were previously chalked up to coincidence, such as the gap between Rhea and Titan as well as the gap between Hyperion and Iapetus, could be explained by the presence of this one-time moon as well.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
The group’s operating profit jumped 40 percent in the third quarter, chalked up to an improved customer offering, strict cost controls and better gross margins, against a smaller store footprint and relatively flat sales growth.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Still, the audit said, the Sheriff’s Office created more sergeant positions every year since fiscal year 2015 and chalked up the cost to complying with Melendres.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
She was cleared in each case and chalked up the allegations to political gamesmanship.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
And the injuries can, at least partly, be chalked up to bad luck.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Additional properties of the Saturnian system that were previously chalked up to coincidence, such as the gap between Rhea and Titan as well as the gap between Hyperion and Iapetus, could be explained by the presence of this one-time moon as well.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
The group’s operating profit jumped 40 percent in the third quarter, chalked up to an improved customer offering, strict cost controls and better gross margins, against a smaller store footprint and relatively flat sales growth.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tindall, a former professional rugby player, played for Bath and Gloucester and achieved 75 caps for the national team.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Once that’s achieved, cure again; then seal with the top coat.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In that vacuum, Republicans have often ascribed political bias as the motivation without providing concrete evidence to back it up, said Stevenson, the debanking expert.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In exciting news, Louisville football won its homecoming game Saturday against Boston College.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The presentation by Robinson, who has been the university’s chancellor since 2022, centered on the record numbers the school has attained in the last six years and its goals as a land grant institution.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, there is an upswing in the appetite for mature Bordeaux, which has attained prices exceeding the high estimate at several sales this summer and fall.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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After more than two weeks of courtroom arguments and years of behind-the-scenes tension, golf legend Jack Nicklaus gained victory in the defamation case against Nicklaus Companies, the very company that bears his name.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, the drugs have gained popularity as many are using them for weight loss when not medically necessary.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kim and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner family have made their mark as Halloween costume connoisseurs over the years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The nine runs scored in the dominant inning by the Blue Jays became the most runs scored by a team in any World Series inning in 57 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni scored from a corner in the Copa del Rey final too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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