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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
Bono chalked up the fatherly emotional neglect to being an Irish thing.
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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
Hargens, the 34-year-old who’s long struggled with her weight, is similarly unbothered by the concept of her experience with the patches being chalked up to the placebo effect.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Seismologists chalked up these spurious readings to instrument errors.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
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
Hargens, the 34-year-old who’s long struggled with her weight, is similarly unbothered by the concept of her experience with the patches being chalked up to the placebo effect.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Seismologists chalked up these spurious readings to instrument errors.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
Verb
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The college attributed increasing nonparticipating student counts to improved methods of tracking student participation.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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An incident report submitted to the state by Energy Transfer attributed the pipeline failure to a technician’s errors.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The effect was achieved through volume capture technology.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the company achieved the world’s first test of a megawatt-class, multi-kilovolt hybrid electric propulsion system in altitude conditions simulating single-aisle commercial flight.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of them was from Clinton, in a message ascribed to him that extended a detailed message.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Less than 100 pairs of the original release were produced and the style attained mythical status over the years, at times feeling like a sneaker that could only be seen through screens.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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It’s been demonstrated, for example, that greater savings can be attained for those with comparatively higher body mass indices.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The post quickly gained traction, receiving over 2,700 upvotes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Startups gained an edge by staying lean, automating manual work and cutting anything that doesn’t drive growth or profit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Running backs Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod each scored in the first quarter and broke off impressive runs, and combined for 140 yards on the ground.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 505 plate appearances, Trevor Larnach has hit 16 long balls, tallied 56 RBIs and scored 56 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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