Synonyms of chalked up

chalked up

verb

past tense of chalk up

1

as in attributed

to explain (something) as being the result of something else

let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributed
• ascribed
• credited
• put down
• blamed
• imputed
• referred
• laid
• accredited
• pinned (on)
• imputed (to)
• linked
• connected
• assigned
• fathered (on)
• attached
• associated
• charged

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieved
• won
• attained
• gained
• made
• scored
• obtained
• hit
• clocked (up)
• racked up
• garnered
• notched (up)
• rang up
• got
• secured
• landed
• captured
• realized
• logged
• amounted (to)
• acquired
• bagged
• carried
• procured
• tied
• measured up (to)
• drew
• approached
• matched
• touched
• excelled
• met
• topped
• surpassed
• equaled
• rivaled
• beat
• outdid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• failed (at)
• fell short (of)
• lost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chalked up

Even at the time, these hints were chalked up to a game of high-stakes chicken over the summer between Ellison and California. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Though Ortega’s departure was originally chalked up to scheduling with her Netflix series Wednesday, the actress has since acknowledged the truth behind her departure. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

There is no doubt this one will be chalked up as an incorrect decision in the eyes of the KMI panel. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The Texas head coach had abandoned a halftime on-field interview with Laura Rutledge, which the sideline reporter chalked up to technical difficulties that cut into the coach’s limited halftime intermission. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

But not all of these fortunes can be chalked up to just good old-fashioned hard work, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial hustle in delivering better products and services to consumers. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Sanders chalked up the shortage to changes in pension and retirement rules. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

But that does not mean Iamaleava’s lack of proficiency through the air should be chalked up to a run-heavy game script. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Some of this criticism can be chalked up to differing interpretations of the science, and of how best to treat stubborn afflictions such as anxiety and depression when all of the remedies have potential downsides. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026