chalking up

present participle of chalk up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalking up
Verb
  • Kentucky reported at least 1,223 work zone crashes in 2024, with officials attributing seven deaths and 298 injuries to those crashes.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Sure, Ghost has his creative license to put that in a skit without anyone attributing it directly to him, but the skit was funny without joking about spousal abuse.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Hartmann said the partnership with Alight and Neoen is expanding renewable electricity capacity in Sweden and advancing H&M’s goal of achieving net zero through a circular business model.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This is most effectively done by achieving what is known as herd immunity through vaccinations.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Poor luck plagued him, but ascribing all of this outing to misfortune is misguided.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hence, many minorities find that opening a franchised restaurant can lead to success and attaining the American Dream through hard work and diligence.
    Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Royals finished 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left three men on base.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Later, Doval spiked a breaking ball to Yordan Alvarez, scoring another run.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chalking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalking%20up. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!