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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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In this case, hospital staff who treated the Idaho man were initially unaware of the skunk scratch and attributed his symptoms to chronic comorbidities.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
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The government attributed the contraction largely to a plunge in output from the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, noting recent volatility in foreign trade linked to new US tariffs.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Then in 2015, the Falcon 9 achieved a radical feat that would change aerospace forever.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
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
Verb
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The Wolves won Game 6, 3-2, and Game 7, 4-3, in enemy territory to advance to the 2026 Western Conference Final.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Tied 9-9 heading to the fourth, Walpole won the opening draw but turned over possession in Reading’s defensive zone.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Even authors who refrained from killing off their female characters may as well have, for all the complexity their stick figures attained.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Arsenal are determined to remain compliant with financial rules and ensure their success is responsibly and sustainably attained.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Regardless, Tyrrell has gained strokes ball-striking (driving and on approach) in the last four majors.—
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
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But in the spirit of America, Peacock made sure to check and recheck their votes to accurately reflect what its viewers want to see.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Hefei province's early stakes in EV maker Nio and chipmaker CXMT made the city a poster child for government venture investing.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 24 points against her former team, Kelsey Plum added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 88-83 on Wednesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Shrewsbury scored a couple runs in the sixth to cut the deficit, but Taunton added three more – capped by an RBI double from Bailey.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Chalked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalked%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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