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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Key Background Musk has yet to elaborate on the gesture made Monday, though defenders such as the Anti-Defamation League have chalked up the action to being accidental or awkward as opposed to an intentional Nazi salute.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
After catching just four touchdowns over his first three years, after being chalked up as the organization’s latest first-round receiver draft bust by a large segment of the Baltimore fan base, Bateman has 10 touchdowns this season.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Bill Maher disagreed with actor Jon Cryer that the 2024 election could be chalked up to concerns about inflation.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
SpaceX The Super Heavy first stage chalked up a successful mission, boosting the Starship upper stage out of the lower atmosphere, then flipping around and flying back to seaside firing stand where it was plucked out of mid air by giant mechanical arms on the launch tower.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
After catching just four touchdowns over his first three years, after being chalked up as the organization’s latest first-round receiver draft bust by a large segment of the Baltimore fan base, Bateman has 10 touchdowns this season.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Bill Maher disagreed with actor Jon Cryer that the 2024 election could be chalked up to concerns about inflation.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
SpaceX The Super Heavy first stage chalked up a successful mission, boosting the Starship upper stage out of the lower atmosphere, then flipping around and flying back to seaside firing stand where it was plucked out of mid air by giant mechanical arms on the launch tower.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalk up
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The contributing factors in Arakawa’s death were attributed to rodents.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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This muted reaction can be partly attributed to broader market conditions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The technology will democratize and personalize video editing, empowering creators of all skill levels to achieve Hollywood-level content.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thus refusing to be sure that laws are faithfully executed in order to achieve political goals appears to violate the separation of powers.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Columbia University Apartheid Divest ascribed the crackdown to outside pressure.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some conservative Christian stay-at-home moms homeschool their children, and some don’t, Du Mez noted, while some Mormon families may ascribe to tradwife-style values but hold very different religious beliefs from evangelicals or Catholics.—
Anna North,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Disney won four Oscars for four separate films in 1953 — becoming the first and only person to do so until now — Baker won four Oscars for one film, setting a new record.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The blockbuster also won Best Sound and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Production Design, and Best Cinematography.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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Since taking office in 2015, Duda has pursued a policy of strengthening Poland's military, attaining energy independence from Russia, and deepening strategic ties with Washington.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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To attain the 17:1 ratio of water-to-coffee often touted as ideal by the international Specialty Coffee Association, each 5-ounce cup would require about 8 grams of coffee.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Why, in a country where where economic crises abound—and were the basis of large demonstrations in 2017 and 2018, did women’s protests gain the solidarity and support of broad segments of society?—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Apple Intelligence is gaining features apace, but there’s one that was announced last June and expected in April this year—an enhanced Siri with greater personalization and the capability to do a lot more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 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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But Dylan Mulvaney, as usual, is making the most of the moment.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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