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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
Changes in urban raccoon behavior can’t automatically be chalked up to domestication either.
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Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Many Democratic candidates have homed in on inflation and affordability-focused messaging this cycle, especially after some in the party chalked up their 2024 losses to voters punishing them for the post-pandemic spike in inflation.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The president, who was 81 at the time, had a busy travel schedule in the lead up to the debate, and his campaign chalked up his performance to a cold.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Some of the disconnect can be chalked up to taxonomy, as many streaming sports feeds are merely simulcasts of live linear telecasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The destruction of important files cannot be chalked up to isolated instances of misbehavior or recklessness.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
When asked about that, Braiman chalked up the difference to a misunderstanding about the deal.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Adraee chalked up the whole situation as a win.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Many Democratic candidates have homed in on inflation and affordability-focused messaging this cycle, especially after some in the party chalked up their 2024 losses to voters punishing them for the post-pandemic spike in inflation.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
The president, who was 81 at the time, had a busy travel schedule in the lead up to the debate, and his campaign chalked up his performance to a cold.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Some of the disconnect can be chalked up to taxonomy, as many streaming sports feeds are merely simulcasts of live linear telecasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The destruction of important files cannot be chalked up to isolated instances of misbehavior or recklessness.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
When asked about that, Braiman chalked up the difference to a misunderstanding about the deal.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
Verb
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That’s partly thanks to the air suspension, but much of it can also be attributed to the new chassis design built around that integral battery pack, creating a stiff platform that’s quiet and smooth.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Isar officials attributed the problem to a delay earlier in the countdown caused by an unauthorized boat in restricted waters along the rocket’s flight path.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
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Ready Player One previously achieved $53 million domestically in its opening weekend in 2018.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Those aims do not appear to have been achieved.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Another type of bacteria, Staphylococcus, was ascribed to the mummy’s microbiome.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Dropbox's current market cap of just over $6 billion is down by half from the high price on its first day of trading in 2018, and is below the $10 billion valuation it was ascribed by private market investors in 2014.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Richards attained fame as a pioneering male supermodel in major ad campaigns by the likes of Bruce Weber, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton, but all along he was being extorted and exploited by Mierers and his followers to bolster (and bankroll) their shaky, pseudoscientific philosophy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Per Betsperts Golf, Henley is sixth in this field for total strokes gained at similar courses to Shinnecock over the last three years.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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As media monopolies gained control of discourse, a new feudalism arose.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Ashley Gonzales—Long Beach State’s career goals scored leader with 36, Gonzales was a dangerous striker for women’s soccer who led the school to three NCAA tournaments in her four seasons.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The tie breakers depend on points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score and FIFA world ranking, according to FIFA.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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