CHALKS UP Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

chalks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of chalk up

as in attributes

to explain (something) as being the result of something else let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness

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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 chalks up Nvidia easily chalks up more sales in a quarter than its next three largest rivals combined. — Ian King, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Mamdani chalks up the friendly encounters to these New York ties. — Sophia Vento, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026 Player of the Week Junior outside hitter Briggs Corona chalks up 38 kills, 35 digs, eight aces and six blocks in five matches for the host RedHawks and was named all-tournament at the Marist Invitational. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 The properties are arranged by their defining natural element (Aspen, Pine, Oak, Ryegrass)—a decision Kayne chalks up to her Virgo tendencies. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 The explanation for the recent surge in beef prices is complex, but essentially chalks up to an issue of supply and demand. — Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 Ferguson chalks up the brand’s success not just to the dependable menu, but to how staff interacts with patrons. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025 That feeling was one EYB chalks up to Panhandle House and the return home to Denton. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025

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Williams, the Illinois resident, attributes his belief in climate change in part to extreme shifts in weather including very high and very cold temperatures.

— Linley Sanders, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Ad sales rose 7%, which Fox attributes to the World Cup and Tubi growth, which was offset by lower political advertising and comparison to the previous year’s results, which included Super Bowl LIX.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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Whoever wins could be emboldened to lean in even more to anti-Trump resistance — especially key as the midterms are coming during this TV season.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
But the Cup wins coming so early in his career are no doubt a huge confidence boost.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories.

— Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
In line with the science of his time, which said that lunar craters were volcanic, Verne ascribes his flickering light to an eruption.

— Neil Oseman, Space.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of ascribes

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Unfortunately, the simplicity this achieves within that vendor’s own ecosystem has also produced incompatible cross-vendor comparisons (see the graphic below as an example).

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The crust achieves that perfect balance of char and chew, and the toppings are minimal but impeccable.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of achieves

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By the end of the novel, Sun Wukong attains Buddhahood.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But if a person seeking status is already wealthy or attains corporate sponsorship, for instance, a viable pathway to citizenship opens up, even if only slightly.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of attains

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Brooks emphasizes that while Black art gains market attention, ownership among Black Americans remains limited due to a lack of knowledge.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Turkey, already a NATO member, gains a larger market for its growing defense industry and additional strategic weight as tensions with Israel rise.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of gains

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Continue reading … PULPIT POWER — Megachurch pastor scores primary win in Kansas, heads for big money showdown.

— , FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
In a video shared by the tournament on Thursday, July 30, Rodman is seen watching as Shelton scores the match-winning point over Humbert.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of scores

Verb

There is nothing, no drama, no insight, not even a joke other than the one NeNe makes about Porsha swimming in the lady pond.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
By putting fashion, food, art and hospitality into the same natural flow, Fontainebleau makes that customer’s time work considerably harder.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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