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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
Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These credits are set to expire this year.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
When Clinton introduced Gore in front of the governor’s mansion in Little Rock, with their young families in tow, observers instantly saw the appeal and credited Clinton with a savvy choice.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
These credits have helped millions of families stay covered and kept health care within reach.
—Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These credits are set to expire this year.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Chiefs sacked Allen three times on Sunday, but only two takedowns were credited to the front four.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
When Clinton introduced Gore in front of the governor’s mansion in Little Rock, with their young families in tow, observers instantly saw the appeal and credited Clinton with a savvy choice.
—Time, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The site is one of Afghanistan’s architectural treasures and a major point of pilgrimage, believed by some to be the resting place of Hazrat Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.—
Masoud Popalzai,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Skilled crews have stolen treasure worth millions Just hours after the infamous Louvre heist, another French museum was robbed of 2,000 silver and gold coins worth more than $100,000.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The audience burst into applause after the first movement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a white tux, the groom emerged to rousing applause, according to videographer Moziko Wind.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pardon led to accusations of influence peddling, as Rich’s ex-wife made significant donations to the Democratic Party and the Clinton presidential library.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani’s unprecedented ability to dominate the internet has led many to attribute his rise wholly to social media.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The department attributed the blame for the shutdown on the Democrats.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Family told the Tampa Bay Times that no one believed her, and a police report was never filed.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In what is believed to be the first of its kind at a major art museum, the Fondation Beyeler has appointed Swiss academic Rahel Kesselring as its inaugural botanical curator.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor, who portrayed dapper casino thief Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, reflected on the audacious burglary in which a group of thieves stole more than $100 million worth of historic jewels from Paris' foremost museum on Sunday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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