CHALKS (UP) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

chalks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of chalk up

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 Nvidia easily chalks up more sales in a quarter than its next three largest rivals combined. — Ian King, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Mamdani chalks up the friendly encounters to these New York ties. — Sophia Vento, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026 Player of the Week Junior outside hitter Briggs Corona chalks up 38 kills, 35 digs, eight aces and six blocks in five matches for the host RedHawks and was named all-tournament at the Marist Invitational. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 The properties are arranged by their defining natural element (Aspen, Pine, Oak, Ryegrass)—a decision Kayne chalks up to her Virgo tendencies. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 The explanation for the recent surge in beef prices is complex, but essentially chalks up to an issue of supply and demand. — 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

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Kevin, now 67, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s about two and a half years ago and attributes his diagnosis to his polluted three-month post in the Persian Gulf.

— WUFT News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
The prospectus attributes the first-quarter loss squarely to slowing sales after the exemption's removal, plus a one-time accounting charge.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of attributes

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In the end, the race was only going to one rider, Wiebes, who now has seven Tour de France Femmes stage wins – a record since the race returned in 2022.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Beyer’s district is deep-blue, meaning whoever wins the Democratic primary is likely a shoo-in to defeat GOP nominee Tony Sabio in November.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories.

— Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
In line with the science of his time, which said that lunar craters were volcanic, Verne ascribes his flickering light to an eruption.

— Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of ascribes

Verb

Ideally, over time, these outcomes accumulate into a repository of actioned and labeled data that reflects how an organization identifies risk, prioritizes responses and achieves successful resolutions.

— Terrence McCrossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The crust achieves that perfect balance of char and chew, and the toppings are minimal but impeccable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of achieves

Verb

By the end of the novel, Sun Wukong attains Buddhahood.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of attains

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The soul and governance of football are not assets to trade – especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 July 2026
The soul and governance of football are ‌not assets ⁠to trade – especially with zero transparency as to who gains financially.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of gains

Verb

If James scores opportunistically, defends at a high level and can be the playmaker this roster needs, his impact on this roster has a chance to be enormous.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The hPDI scores the diet across 17 food groups, divided into three categories.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of scores

Verb

The Azure DevOps case makes the same point from the other direction.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
This revolution in budget-friendly hardware ensures that when a modern, tech-heavy vehicle makes its way to its second, third or fourth owner a decade from now, it can still be diagnosed and kept alive on a driveway budget.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

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