chalking up

verb

Definition of chalking upnext
present participle of chalk up
1
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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2
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
  1. attributing
  2. achieving
  3. winning
  4. attaining
  5. gaining
  6. making
  7. scoring
Verb
  • Using flawed data or unfairly attributing some aspects of a dataset more weight than others can lead to the wrong outcomes.
    Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Despite his amazing coaching success, Mike Ditka was always consistent in attributing much of his good fortune to the contributions of his two Hall of Fame coaching mentors, Tom Landry of the Cowboys and George Halas of the Bears.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of attributing
Verb
  • The company has a lot to celebrate after achieving its highest profit on record with almost $40 million in gross revenue up from just $10 million in 2021.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The creation of the company represents one among many steps toward climate neutrality by 2030, as part of Boss’ sustainability pledge, which also includes achieving climate neutrality throughout its entire value chain by 2045.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of winning
Verb
  • Seventy-one percent of Gen-Z respondents expressed optimism about attaining financial success during their lifetimes.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Engaging in these practices can help advance Americans’ goal of attaining a more perfect union.
    Elizabeth M. Reese / Made by History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of attaining
Verb
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What was the inspiration behind making the short film?
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • Watkins nearly outscored the Bulldogs in the quarter, scoring 11 points on four-of-eight shooting from the field.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Bears totaled 71 rushing yards, with Khalil Herbert scoring the only touchdown on a 2-yard run shortly before halftime.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of scoring
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