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as in ascribed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force
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as in explained
to give the reason for or cause of
a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood
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Recent Examples of attributed
The number of deaths directly attributed to vitamin K deficiency bleeding appears to be small — fewer than a dozen annually — but has started to climb in recent years, according to death certificate data from federal and state agencies.
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Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The boom is largely attributed to tech companies looking to expand capacity for artificial intelligence computing.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Schmidt attributed his decision to run in a crowded Democratic primary to a sense of paternal responsibility.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The operation was also attributed to a crackdown on the notorious 18th Street gang and MS-13, both of which control territories within the park, authorities said.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The total compensation figure included the maximum grant date fair value attributed to the award Musk received last year, assuming all performance conditions will be achieved.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Some of that, too, can be attributed to the investment the front office made in the group last March — with the drafting of Cam Jackson, the signing of Bobby Brown (who came on strong at the end of last season) and the 6-foot-1, 280-pound Turk Wharton (whose injuries limited him most of 2025).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The nickname flower moon has also been attributed to Algonquin peoples, a Native American tribe, according to Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The boom is largely attributed to tech companies looking to expand capacity for artificial intelligence computing.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Schmidt attributed his decision to run in a crowded Democratic primary to a sense of paternal responsibility.
—Matthew Kelly
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The operation was also attributed to a crackdown on the notorious 18th Street gang and MS-13, both of which control territories within the park, authorities said.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The spike in fatal crashes during the first three months of 2026 follows an increase in crashes and fatalities attributed to Colorado’s relatively dry, clear road conditions and temperatures above freezing in November and December, which led to motorcyclists extending their riding.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The total compensation figure included the maximum grant date fair value attributed to the award Musk received last year, assuming all performance conditions will be achieved.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Some of that, too, can be attributed to the investment the front office made in the group last March — with the drafting of Cam Jackson, the signing of Bobby Brown (who came on strong at the end of last season) and the 6-foot-1, 280-pound Turk Wharton (whose injuries limited him most of 2025).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
The nickname flower moon has also been attributed to Algonquin peoples, a Native American tribe, according to Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attributed
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, an agency spokeswoman even ascribed the blame in part to holidays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Talking to Vogue, Lauren Sánchez Bezos explained the inspiration behind her Schiaparelli gown.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Other factors, such as a decline in physical activity and hormonal shifts, play a role, Collen explained.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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