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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
Akerman chalked up at least some part of the character’s salaciousness to the fact that the sapphic soap was originally supposed to debut on Starz before moving to Netflix, where it’s been hailed as one of the gayest shows of the year.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Matt Riddleston, now 59, had started to feel off in early 2022, but chalked up his fatigue to work stress, and his back pain to cycling.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In some instances, these violations can be chalked up to pilot or operator error, but in recent years the regularity of violations has led many observers in the West to conclude Russia is purposefully violating allied airspace.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Bono chalked up the fatherly emotional neglect to being an Irish thing.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Sadness, hopelessness and depression too often get chalked up to adolescent angst or growing pains.
—Sara Feigenholtz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In part, this shift can be chalked up to the visual- and envy-driven world that social media has ushered in.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Analysts chalked up some of the US's sales performance to ongoing tariff fears and anti-electrification moves, but also pointed to rich subsidies for new EV buyers in China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Matt Riddleston, now 59, had started to feel off in early 2022, but chalked up his fatigue to work stress, and his back pain to cycling.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In some instances, these violations can be chalked up to pilot or operator error, but in recent years the regularity of violations has led many observers in the West to conclude Russia is purposefully violating allied airspace.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Bono chalked up the fatherly emotional neglect to being an Irish thing.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Sadness, hopelessness and depression too often get chalked up to adolescent angst or growing pains.
—Sara Feigenholtz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
In part, this shift can be chalked up to the visual- and envy-driven world that social media has ushered in.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Analysts chalked up some of the US's sales performance to ongoing tariff fears and anti-electrification moves, but also pointed to rich subsidies for new EV buyers in China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flynn attributed much of their interest to concerns about geopolitics.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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No footballer has ever achieved his level of influence and global notoriety at such a young age.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the film achieved cult hit status on home video.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The Rebels have won 3 of 4 in the series, including 63-31 last season in Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both Queen Bey and Kendrick Lamar, who won for his 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, are halfway to EGOT status.—
Jair Hilburn,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If all three can't be attained in one venue, choose a venue that affords all three within reasonable walking distance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The show has had its ups and downs over the years but has attained the sturdiness of a cozy British mystery, the kind where bodies pile improbably high in otherwise charming villages and the format can, in theory, run forever.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Baidu, whose Hong Kong shares have gained nearly 59% this year, reported a drop in second-quarter revenue last month as its core advertising business struggled and returns from AI investments remained limited.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Russia's offensive this summer had advanced at one of the fastest rates since late 2024 but, overall since November 2022, Moscow has gained less than 1 percent of additional Ukrainian territory.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Chargers scored on three of their four possessions in the first half, and though the Chiefs’ defense forced a three-and-out to start the second, KC gave up two straight touchdown drives to end the game.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rose scored with just over a minute left to provide the final points for Chisholm Trail.—
Chloe Soule’,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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