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as in attributing
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 achieving
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 Synonyms for chalking up
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The time to prepare for AI agents is now, and CISOs can start by establishing AI observability capable of tracking, auditing and attributing agentic behaviors across environments.—
Josh Lemos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Kentucky reported at least 1,223 work zone crashes in 2024, with officials attributing seven deaths and 298 injuries to those crashes.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Your engineers should document how the product works, highlight core technologies and outline alternative methods of achieving the same result.—
Paul Moutzouris,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Poor luck plagued him, but ascribing all of this outing to misfortune is misguided.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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And winning has become an elusive quest.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The current injury will, at the very least, delay McCarthy from attaining anything resembling an offensive rhythm.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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This includes today’s conventional AI and the rest of the pathway up to attaining AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Napheesa Collier led the way with 20 points and six rebounds on 7-for-11 from the field, with Natisha Hiedeman scoring 18 off the bench.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mum on Panarin extension There’s little question about Artemi Panarin’s on-ice role after leading the Rangers in scoring for the sixth straight season, but there’s uncertainty surrounding his future in New York.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Chalking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalking%20up. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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