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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
has to credit his success in picking winning lottery numbers to pure luck
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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
I simply cannot credit that story about the boy who was supposedly raised by wolves
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Recent Examples of credit
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
To this end, LeVota announced future tax credits for those who paid out taxes for increases above 15%, to be issued as credits on tax bills from 2027 to 2029.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
That tune was fronted by Five Finger Death Punch, and the cut credits Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who originally released the song back in 1998, as well as Brantley Gilbert and the Queen guitarist.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Noun
Greenspan won credit for helping restore calm and stability.
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Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
To this end, LeVota announced future tax credits for those who paid out taxes for increases above 15%, to be issued as credits on tax bills from 2027 to 2029.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Verb
But Miller credited his club for flipping the script and locking in defensively this past week.
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Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
That tune was fronted by Five Finger Death Punch, and the cut credits Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who originally released the song back in 1998, as well as Brantley Gilbert and the Queen guitarist.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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Clear terms help trust grow over time.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.
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Most people who hold luxury beliefs are sincere.
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Gilberto Mora left the field to applause.
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Strong showing of support Atterbeary called her victory Tuesday night to roaring applause from a crowd of supporters.
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Conservative critics seized upon those allegations, accusing Hosseini of exerting outsized influence over UF’s presidential search process and questioning whether trustees had exercised independent judgment in selecting Bell.
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The democratic socialist mayor expanded his influence over the Democratic Party, going three for three in congressional primaries.
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Public health officials attribute the decline to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide.
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The fund attributed the decline to the persistent and intensifying gang violence, ongoing political instability, infrastructure challenges and rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Although there are circumstantial reasons why the surveys are being published now, Dack believes that the current wave of historical reckoning also functions as a civic and institutional backlash to the political rise of the far right.
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Furthermore, Morris believes that the tvScientific acquisition expands Pinterest’s reach into connected TV advertising, expanding the value of the platform’s users offsite.
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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