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
Monterroso Mejia possesses a profound humility about all her work, chalking up her acting bona fides to simple good luck.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Their American owners have cash and, last night, the club chalked up a promotion from League One that has been in the post from the season’s opening weekend.
—Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some turnovers could be chalked up to youthful inexperience, while others were just plain carelessness.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Griffin McElroy added seven kills and four blocks, while Jacob Finley chalked up 16 assists and Nicholas Mayoski came through with five digs and three aces.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Their American owners have cash and, last night, the club chalked up a promotion from League One that has been in the post from the season’s opening weekend.
—Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Some turnovers could be chalked up to youthful inexperience, while others were just plain carelessness.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Griffin McElroy added seven kills and four blocks, while Jacob Finley chalked up 16 assists and Nicholas Mayoski came through with five digs and three aces.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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How much of Netflix’s U.S. subscription revenue can be attributed to non-U.S.-produced shows?—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Australian actor Luke Cook — the male half of the sibling detective duo on the series — attributes much of that to the fact that the show was co-produced by a streaming company in his native country.—
Amy Kaufman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For Powell to ascribe to the Fed a role in pushing back against Trump’s expressed economic ignorance reveals Powell as Trump’s equal on the matter of economics, and equally delusional.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Retirement experts ascribe much of the progress to evolving strategies that encourage more workers to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny Longden, wins the Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords. 1948 — Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by 3½ lengths over Coaltown.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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That figure comes in well below a peak attained in 2022.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Los Angeles attained the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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This helps both individuals gain perspective and prevents an emotional standoff from escalating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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My campaign to get Emmy voters to remember how good Black Doves was has gained crucial traction!—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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But the fasteners used in most projects are made in China, and those prices have risen nearly 70% in anticipation of tariffs, Prchal said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the end of the episode, Ellie and Dina had made it to Seattle and were preparing to enter the city under the misguided impression that WLF was a relatively insignificant force.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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