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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
But shares were up less than 1% in Thursday's premarket, which some chalked up to persistent and concerns over capital expenditures unsustainability.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Ortega's departure was originally chalked up to scheduling with her Netflix series Wednesday, but the actress has since come out to acknowledge that wasn't the case.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Many of the encounters have been chalked up to innocent mistakes by foreign visitors intent on viewing the northern lights and other attractions in Alaska.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The concise menu – which is chalked up each day on a blackboard – uses produce from the restaurant’s nearby smallholding.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
Any Tesla in a tunnel is a victory for Elon, now that his company has just chalked up its first ever annual sales drop.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
His offensive production is down, but some of that can be chalked up to bad luck.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the dynamism around the 2025 season can only be chalked up to fate and the gridiron gods.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Some portion of this effect can be chalked up to AI’s ability to juice productivity, especially among non-English-speaking scientists who need help presenting their research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Ortega's departure was originally chalked up to scheduling with her Netflix series Wednesday, but the actress has since come out to acknowledge that wasn't the case.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Many of the encounters have been chalked up to innocent mistakes by foreign visitors intent on viewing the northern lights and other attractions in Alaska.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The concise menu – which is chalked up each day on a blackboard – uses produce from the restaurant’s nearby smallholding.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
Any Tesla in a tunnel is a victory for Elon, now that his company has just chalked up its first ever annual sales drop.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
His offensive production is down, but some of that can be chalked up to bad luck.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Some of the dynamism around the 2025 season can only be chalked up to fate and the gridiron gods.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Some portion of this effect can be chalked up to AI’s ability to juice productivity, especially among non-English-speaking scientists who need help presenting their research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalked up
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The controversy shows how a single viral presidential remark can overtake an entire Olympic narrative, and whether the women’s team’s State of the Union absence — attributed to scheduling — becomes a lasting political storyline remains an open question.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Duchene attributed the Stars’ success to their ability to focus on the little things.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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This was the first time the United States has won gold in men’s hockey since 1980, and the third time ever along with 1960.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last June, his stop from Alvaro Morata won Portugal the Nations League title over Spain.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Johnson attained alpine skiing’s highest award with a streaking run down the Cortina downhill track on Sunday, February 9.—
Katherine Cusumano,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Stevens said that though Jackson is gone, his goals have not yet been attained, and people need to focus on making that happen.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Britain retained the base, and another on Cyprus, after the eastern Mediterranean island gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace, which is South Korea’s largest defense manufacturer, saw shares surge 22%, while Korea Aerospace Industries gained more than 7%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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That decision was made without telling the White House first, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Barone — who is also a musician — scored the original 70-song soundtrack, which offers arrangements for the game’s seasons, locations and characters, and has added another 30 tracks through its updates.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kaelyn Hamilton scored 13 points off the bench and Barnhard (Del Norte High School) had 10 points and six rebounds.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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