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
  • The One Direction account on Instagram shared a joint statement, attributing it to the band members.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
  • There have been small miracles related to the hurricane, but Stone isn't attributing them to the legend.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of attributing
Verb
  • Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.
    Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of achieving
Verb
  • Iconoclast, a music management company, acquired the publishing rights to the Grammy-winning rapper and actress’s entire catalog.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Padres have had 18 winning seasons, including 2024.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of winning
Verb
  • The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of attaining
Verb
  • After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • In fact, the upstarts of fintech already are making inroads into the private credit industry.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Management And Decision-Making While streamlining complex business processes, AI applications can ensure seamless data integration and management, provide bankers with advanced analytics and decision-making tools, and also offer insights into market trends and customer’s lifestyle patterns.
    Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • However, his performances for Burnley last season, scoring three Premier League goals, led to interest from Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers for his signature this summer.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The longer worry is that Stokes scoring 155 on one leg isn't really sustainable.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of scoring
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