1
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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2
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 Synonyms for chalked up
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However, these earnings results were overshadowed by problems with order tracking and invoices, which Vital Farms attributed to ineffective risk management and lack of resources.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Previous studies have attributed persistent medical conditions astronauts on the ISS have reported, such as skin rashes, cold sores and some atypical allergies, to their altered immune systems.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Columbia University Apartheid Divest ascribed the crackdown to outside pressure.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many persons believed the shock was due to an explosion, but investigation developed that no explosion had occurred and the tremors were finally ascribed to an earthquake.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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In non-college football news, Penn State won the NCAA women’s volleyball national championship on Sunday.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Sunday shift In India, Apple stepped up air shipments to meet its goal of a 20% increase in usual production at iPhone plants, attained by adding workers, and temporarily extending operations at the biggest Foxconn India factory to Sundays, the source added.—
Aditya Kalra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, inflation cooled in March, putting price increases well below a peak attained in 2022, fresh data on Thursday showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The rare earth dispute with China gained further traction earlier this month when a former Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, accused China of manipulating the critical minerals sector.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Following Yu’s move, the stock gained nearly 5% in premarket trading on Monday.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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But longtime close watchers of Epstein and his legal ordeal made the case in a series of posts on X that such a list may never emerge.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, all of the pieces are made from a durable ceramic, so you’re bound to have the set for years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Orlando’s backup backcourt of Black and Anthony helped distribute the ball, and all five reserves scored.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Philadelphia’s third goal, scored by Sean Couturier, was awful and nearly swung the game in the Flyers’ direction.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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