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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 robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Others attributed the caption to the couple's dark sense of humor.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
High beef prices are attributed to factors like drought and suspended livestock imports from Mexico.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Late in the film, Burns tells the story of the famous quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin from the viewpoint of the woman who prompted it.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The last murders attributed to the Monster of Florence occurred in September 1985, when French couple Jean Michel Kraveichvili and Nadine Mauriot were shot and stabbed while camping in a forest.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Speaking to the growth phenomenon seen during the first half of 2025, analysts attributed much of it to the rush in importing as buyers and brands attempted to frontload shipments before the tariffs took hold.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Rietz, who works in customer experience marketing, attributed that largely to the kids not seeing their parents on their phones as much.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Garcia-Roves attributed the additions to prior ownership, stating that her father and mother purchased the home in 1985.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Others attributed the caption to the couple's dark sense of humor.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
High beef prices are attributed to factors like drought and suspended livestock imports from Mexico.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Late in the film, Burns tells the story of the famous quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin from the viewpoint of the woman who prompted it.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The last murders attributed to the Monster of Florence occurred in September 1985, when French couple Jean Michel Kraveichvili and Nadine Mauriot were shot and stabbed while camping in a forest.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Speaking to the growth phenomenon seen during the first half of 2025, analysts attributed much of it to the rush in importing as buyers and brands attempted to frontload shipments before the tariffs took hold.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Rietz, who works in customer experience marketing, attributed that largely to the kids not seeing their parents on their phones as much.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attributed
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In that vacuum, Republicans have often ascribed political bias as the motivation without providing concrete evidence to back it up, said Stevenson, the debanking expert.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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The network was about to hire The Daily Show host when a producer Kimmel worked with on the '90s game show Win Ben Stein's Money suggested that the head of the network watch video of him, Kimmel explained Wednesday on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Newcastle are level with Everton in big chances created and, as my colleague Chris Waugh explained, have struggled with generating quality opportunities.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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