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
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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But Trump – who on Feb. 9 became first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl – did not share the social media post attributed to him that blames those initiatives for the Chiefs’ loss.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The duo attributed this drop to the global shutdown at the height of the pandemic.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the need is dire, going vintage can achieve a brighter future.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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China is targeting landing a pair of astronauts on the moon before 2030 and is already making progress on the various pieces of hardware needed to emulate a feat so far only achieved by the United States, such as the crew spacecraft, lander and a new launch vehicle.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The show’s casting made sure to not ascribe to just one type of beauty.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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Can the conclusion that one claim is more valid than the other be ascribed to Western bias?—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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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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Woody served in the United States Army Air Corps 1942-1946 and attained the rank of staff sergeant.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lend your energy to social causes, be nicer to your family and friends, commit to attaining your dreams and always believe in yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, this recent milestone is an indication that the series continues to gain momentum, rather than lose it as is common with streaming series.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, South Korea's KOSPI gained 0.71 percent to 2,539.05, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 remained largely unchanged.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rate your 'Film of the Year': Join our Movie Meter panel and make your voice heard!—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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