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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
Chapman made his own out on the bases, though it could be chalked up as a sneaky heads-up baserunning move.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Cornerstone recruit Ryan Beaumont tallied eight kills and five blocks for the Porters (23-8, 4-1), while Edgewood commit Drew Miller added 13 digs and senior setter Antonio Fiordirosa chalked up 17 assists and two kills.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Resistance to change can be chalked up to old curmudgeonly thinking, or sentimental attachment.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
But as Presley would later admit, this furiously productive period can’t entirely be chalked up to a burst of divine inspiration; his most fruitful years also ran parallel to his opioid addiction.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Thiago has chalked up three goals in the last four gameweeks, sitting joint-third for big chances in this time with five.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Conditions like autoimmune disease, postpartum depression and chronic pain syndromes were too often chalked up to stress or hysteria.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Washington said Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire, and US Vice President JD Vance chalked up the hostilities to a misunderstanding.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Anthony, who went 2 for 5 with two runs scored in the loss, said there isn’t an injury impacting his throwing, and Cora and Anthony chalked up it more to a mechanical issue gripping the baseball than anything else.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Cornerstone recruit Ryan Beaumont tallied eight kills and five blocks for the Porters (23-8, 4-1), while Edgewood commit Drew Miller added 13 digs and senior setter Antonio Fiordirosa chalked up 17 assists and two kills.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Resistance to change can be chalked up to old curmudgeonly thinking, or sentimental attachment.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
But as Presley would later admit, this furiously productive period can’t entirely be chalked up to a burst of divine inspiration; his most fruitful years also ran parallel to his opioid addiction.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
Thiago has chalked up three goals in the last four gameweeks, sitting joint-third for big chances in this time with five.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Conditions like autoimmune disease, postpartum depression and chronic pain syndromes were too often chalked up to stress or hysteria.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Washington said Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire, and US Vice President JD Vance chalked up the hostilities to a misunderstanding.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Anthony, who went 2 for 5 with two runs scored in the loss, said there isn’t an injury impacting his throwing, and Cora and Anthony chalked up it more to a mechanical issue gripping the baseball than anything else.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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The number of deaths directly attributed to vitamin K deficiency bleeding appears to be small — fewer than a dozen annually — but has started to climb in recent years, according to death certificate data from federal and state agencies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The boom is largely attributed to tech companies looking to expand capacity for artificial intelligence computing.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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This is the beginning of a childhood dream achieved.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Madrid achieved that 94 years ago, when meetings between the two clubs were not quite so charged, to pick up the 1931-32 title, their first league success.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Russian officials have not identified the source of the drones, but Russia’s defense ministry has ascribed other drone swarms in the Arkhangelsk region to Ukraine.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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To be sure, annual grocery price increases remain well below a recent peak attained during the pandemic.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The senior, who has signed to play soccer at the Coast Guard Academy, scored midway in the first half to help send the Gladiators to a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion River Ridge in the Class 5A final at Duluth High School.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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