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
Verb
  • Others in his position might have anointed the quarterback a team captain to earn applause from fans, regardless of whether the player had yet to demonstrate team-leader attributes on the pro level.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Branson attributes much of his success and his journey of serial entrepreneurship to intuition.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 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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  • This Scoop oversized option, on sale for $27, achieves the high-end aesthetic without a hefty price tag.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This self-emissive design achieves a near-infinite dynamic contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks, dazzling brightness, and remarkable clarity.
    Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of achieves
Verb
  • By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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