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as in attributes
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 wins
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 chalks up
The explanation for the recent surge in beef prices is complex, but essentially chalks up to an issue of supply and demand.
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Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Ferguson chalks up the brand’s success not just to the dependable menu, but to how staff interacts with patrons.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
That feeling was one EYB chalks up to Panhandle House and the return home to Denton.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Ferguson chalks up the brand’s success not just to the dependable menu, but to how staff interacts with patrons.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
That feeling was one EYB chalks up to Panhandle House and the return home to Denton.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalks up
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But if the shutdown results in a delay or cancellation that your airline attributes to a common carrier issue, your policy could cover incidentals at the airport as well as non-refundable deposits for hotel rooms, excursions and more.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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Political ad revenue was $10 million, down $145 million, which Nexstar attributes to the current election cycle.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is a huge contest in the battle for the 1-seed in the NFC (and homefield advantage in the playoffs), as the loser will fall further behind the Seahawks and the Rams, who are both 7-2 after blowout wins yesterday.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pfizer wins bidding war for obesity drug startup US pharma giant Pfizer won a bidding war to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, beating back an offer from Danish rival Novo Nordisk.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This breakup analysis ascribes no value to the companies being under the same corporate parent.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.—
Retuers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Part of how The Actors’ Gang achieves this success is through varied experimental theater techniques, including commedia dell’arte, an ancient form of performance art that teaches its subjects about archetypical characters.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Robert surreptitiously attains Alfred’s workbook/diary, where many secrets may exist.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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By incorporating the former’s deep-supply-chain data into the latter’s supplier network, the collaboration prepares Db for looming regulatory compliance—namely, the DPP—as the Norwegian luggage label gains international momentum.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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With Henry’s arrival, Tara gains an identity in the contemporary sense—a gender, a particular disposition toward the world that is legible through her speech and actions.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new letter grades rank each district on an A-F scale and are based on the end-of-year Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System scores from the 2024-25 school year.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Oscar winner Nicolas Becker scores the wordless film.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Freezing into a brick shape makes vacuum sealing easier.—
Laura Simpson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Which makes Shelley Joseph today’s poster gal for the corrupt double standards in the Massachusetts legal system.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chalks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalks%20up. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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