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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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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Rodriguez attributes her child’s death to the addictive nature of social media and the harms her daughter confronted on those platforms.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Stanford professor David Larcker, an author of the report, attributes the pullback to the public growing tired of politics seeping into every facet of American life.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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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

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But amylin achieves that by acting on an entirely different biological pathway.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Thus, during training the goal is to minimize the difference between the forecast and what actually happens until an AI model achieves the smallest possible error.

— Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of achieves

Verb

Modest steps toward common ground could emerge, however, setting a course toward deeper diplomatic ties as the technology gains wider adoption.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
An attacker gains initial access, establishes persistence, escalates privileges, moves laterally and eventually achieves an objective such as data theft or disruption.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of gains

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Seattle’s Shaun Alexander scores an NFL-record five touchdowns in the first half of a 48-23 rout of Minnesota.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Defensive Player of the Week Senior linebacker Braden Fraus posts five tackles and scores a pair of TDs for West Aurora, one on a 15-yard fumble recovery and one on a 12-yard pick six, in 49-6 win over visiting Larkin.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scores

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Their ultra-clean silhouette makes styling them seamless, too, proving fashion-forward shoes can be just as versatile as your everyday lineup.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Because every game in college football matters, every team that makes the 12-team playoff is deserving (however much other deserving teams will contest that final at-large bid).

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

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