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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
McBride, however, chalks up her rejection to a simpler reason.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
That feeling was one EYB chalks up to Panhandle House and the return home to Denton.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Aug. 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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The founder attributes much of that success to relatable content and affiliate partnerships.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Vasilas attributes the brisk business to not having a lot of competition for the kind of service Ted’s Clothiers offers.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
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Two heavyweight wins against the Cowboys and Chiefs raised the curtain in emphatic fashion and Week 3 saw Philly face the Los Angeles Rams in what was a rematch of last season’s divisional round match-up in the playoffs.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for Team Europe, however, match wins only count for one point on Day 1 in the ascending scoring system at this tournament, which was founded by Roger Federer and others in 2017 in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 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
Verb
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On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fury is lauded for its efficiency – paired with a carbon fiber monocoque, the total vehicle achieves the best power-to-weight ratio on this list.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Especially in creative and culture-driven industries, where ideas and storytelling carry extra weight, the ability to influence others often determines whether a vision gains traction or fades away.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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But the contest isn’t just about which bear gains the most weight.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Original music by Fernando Velázquez scores imagery shot from the air.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The critic scores for the example flicks ranged from 13% to 51%.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Koupparis, who makes costuming a speciality, is among the most senior members of this group, which first numbered about 15 people when it was founded in 2013.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Chalks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalks%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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