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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2
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
In time, many Western observers and government officials, too, chalked up the attack as a win for nonproliferation, hailing the strike as an audacious but necessary step to prevent Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein from building a nuclear arsenal.
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Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
Several of the commissioners chalked up the lack of attendees to indifference, lack of interest or outright approval of lower density.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Some of his issues were chalked up to needing new eyeglasses, his wife, Ali, said, according to The Daily Mail.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bonds chalks up interest to Witt being one of the brightest stars in baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 24 June 2025
Several of the commissioners chalked up the lack of attendees to indifference, lack of interest or outright approval of lower density.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Some of his issues were chalked up to needing new eyeglasses, his wife, Ali, said, according to The Daily Mail.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 June 2025
Bonds chalks up interest to Witt being one of the brightest stars in baseball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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Moulton attributes the community’s interest in the arts, and the festival’s national reputation, to its continuous appeal.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Even more disturbingly, the FBI attributes at least 20 suicides of young boys to sextortion.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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O’Leary reflects that earning his first million was the hardest milestone, but once achieved, larger financial goals became easier.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Based on those intense interactions, the temptation to ascribe God-like powers to the AI is going to be huge.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Another trait often ascribed to footballers is courage — the kind that enables them to put their head into a frenzy of flying boots, or take a decisive penalty when thousands are willing them to fail.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Two, the Padres can win a wild-card playoff berth without adding a catcher.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Until Sunday’s Wimbledon final, Jannik Sinner had won all three of his major singles titles on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This practical wisdom links knowing what is right and acting on that knowledge to attain human happiness or flourishing.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What sets Prepared Food Photos apart is its effort to attain perfection in every photograph.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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But this year’s first-round pick, Dallas Wings All-Star guard Paige Bueckers, makes the draw even bigger on Aug. 1 when these teams are set to face off in Dallas.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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And to make every departure and arrival a smooth, stumble-free, and social media–worthy occasion, this throne also swivels 45 degrees—like that of a 1960 Chrysler—to ease ingress and egress.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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