Synonyms of chalks up

chalks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of chalk up

1

as in attributes

to explain (something) as being the result of something else

let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attributes
• ascribes
• credits
• fathers (on)
• blames
• refers
• pins (on)
• imputes
• puts down
• lays
• imputes (to)
• links
• accredits
• connects
• assigns
• attaches
• charges
• associates

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• gains
• scores
• makes
• rings up
• racks up
• hits
• obtains
• logs
• bags
• lands
• notches (up)
• clocks (up)
• gets
• garners
• captures
• secures
• realizes
• acquires
• amounts (to)
• excels
• draws
• measures up (to)
• approaches
• carries
• procures
• matches
• ties
• touches
• equals
• meets
• rivals
• tops
• surpasses
• outdoes
• beats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails (at)
• misses
• falls short (of)
• loses

Example Sentences

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