1
as in to attribute
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 to achieve
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 chalk up
A lot of his struggles can be chalked up to a career-low shooting percentage (6.52 percent at five-on-five) that should regress closer to average (which, in Kreider’s case, is around 11.3 percent).
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Across the internet, people have shared viral stories about medical gaslighting, describing the ways that doctors chalked up their symptoms of appendicitis, heart conditions, or even cancer to anxiety.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s shrinking opportunity can be chalked up to the limitations of his skill set.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Across the internet, people have shared viral stories about medical gaslighting, describing the ways that doctors chalked up their symptoms of appendicitis, heart conditions, or even cancer to anxiety.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s shrinking opportunity can be chalked up to the limitations of his skill set.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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The crypto research group Arkham Intelligence is attributing the theft to the North Korean hacking group known as the Lazarus Group.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The shift from high-maintenance colors to simple cuts and styles can largely be attributed to the high value placed on hair health in recent years.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Instead, Chalamet seems to understand that authenticity in the internet age is achieved through different means.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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As of the end of last year, GM had fewer than 1 billion shares outstanding – achieving a target announced earlier in the year by GM CFO Paul Jacobson.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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There are four quadrants, ranges to ascribe value to a game played, tying in with the NET to sort out the level of competition.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Brat occupied the collective consciousness and became a shorthand to describe people daring enough to be bold in the face of potential scrutiny, as ascribed to Kamala Harris’ unexpected presidential run after President Biden dropped out of the race.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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It’s become a popular bit of internet lore that Mickey is technically the first non-human to win an Oscar.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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In this challenge, Lete chose to coach her team from a place of integrity and sportsmanship and as a result, wound up winning — despite her team finishing with one case less than CK’s team.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Displaying remarkable consistency in a spotlight event, McClung is one of 28 dunkers in event history to attain a perfect score of 50.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Seurat argued that the group, despite its battered state, may opt to pursue further military pressure to attain its goals.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The quarter-century movement to establish year-round men’s collegiate soccer has gained new momentum in the past year, with the U.S. Soccer Federation having discussed with the Big Ten and ACC ways to launch a pilot program.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Democrats gained 40 seats in the House, flipping control of the chamber, and captured seven governorships.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Noah Schultz made the journey from the bullpen to the mound for the top of the fifth inning Wednesday against the San Diego Padres.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The set comes with a whopping 25 bins in varying sizes to make accessing your essentials effortless.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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