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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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Michael Sutton, a redevelopment coordinator of no relation to Fran Sutton, attributes the vastness of the land bank, particularly in northeast Wyandotte, to 20th century redlining and southward and westward flight of the county’s white, wealthy and middle class families.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The virtual care company also attributes its AI rollout as a major driver in growth.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those three came thanks to their two team wins and then their close loss to the Cardinals.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 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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When fully fueled and charged, the hybrid sedan achieves a remarkable total driving range of about 1,243 miles, setting a new benchmark for plug-in hybrids.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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When the software that can already manipulate our digital systems gains the ability to act in the physical world, the potential for harm includes real-world injury and risk.—
Jan Liphardt,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Côte d’Ivoire’s internet infrastructure scores a measly 22 percent on the Internet Resilience Index — lower even than Afghanistan.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dreyer scores twice SDFC winger Anders Dreyer scored twice off the bench as Denmark beat Belarus 6-0 on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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What makes the Gen Z movement so dangerous to African leaders is that the continent is home to some of the world’s poorest countries, and unemployment is rampant, particularly among young people who make up over half of the population.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon makes a small incision to remove part of the stomach that contains the tumor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Chalks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalks%20up. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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