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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
That’s partly thanks to the air suspension, but much of it can also be attributed to the new chassis design built around that integral battery pack, creating a stiff platform that’s quiet and smooth.
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Isar officials attributed the problem to a delay earlier in the countdown caused by an unauthorized boat in restricted waters along the rocket’s flight path.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
In a 2024 interview, Matt Mahan attributed some of the shelter's challenges to overcrowding.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas has attributed roughly 40% of recent layoff announcements to AI.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In the past year, Nevada saw the most growth in professional and business services roles, which Schmidt attributed to favorable state tax policies.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026
The quote, often attributed to Bill Clinton, spoke to a political reality.
—Kevin Townsend, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
The cost attributed to the world's top consumers in this study adds to the argument that wealthy nations should be held accountable.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 18 June 2026
This dress with a classic ’80s silhouette, attributed to Tatters—a London boutique that also produced collections under its own label—had another moment of glory in Japan in 1989.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Isar officials attributed the problem to a delay earlier in the countdown caused by an unauthorized boat in restricted waters along the rocket’s flight path.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
In a 2024 interview, Matt Mahan attributed some of the shelter's challenges to overcrowding.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas has attributed roughly 40% of recent layoff announcements to AI.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
In the past year, Nevada saw the most growth in professional and business services roles, which Schmidt attributed to favorable state tax policies.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026
The quote, often attributed to Bill Clinton, spoke to a political reality.
—Kevin Townsend, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
The cost attributed to the world's top consumers in this study adds to the argument that wealthy nations should be held accountable.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 18 June 2026
This dress with a classic ’80s silhouette, attributed to Tatters—a London boutique that also produced collections under its own label—had another moment of glory in Japan in 1989.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attributed
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Context matters for understanding the meaning that many in Argentina ascribed to that goal.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Another type of bacteria, Staphylococcus, was ascribed to the mummy’s microbiome.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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