chalks up

verb

Definition of chalks upnext
present tense third-person singular of chalk up
1
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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2
as in wins
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 chalks up
  1. attributes
  2. wins
  3. achieves
  4. makes
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  • The report attributes the climb to a whopping 52 percent drop in the number of listings in prime Dubai neighborhoods over the past year, in addition to a 65 percent dip in properties priced at $10 million and above.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.
    Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of attributes
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  • Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of wins
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  • The study introduces a novel synthesis technique that achieves unprecedented porosity without compromising structural integrity.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Let’s explore how conversational AI achieves this transformation.
    James Cochrane-Dyet, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of achieves
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  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When Helen finds herself in danger, Reed summons her former work partner, Sam (Ben Whishaw), and his pairing with Helen is, for me at least, what makes the show so fun.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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