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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
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
However, Nu has yet to be credited as the architect behind her blond bob at the BET Awards.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 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
Wimbish is credited with curated the headline concert and arranging for most of its guest artists.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
However, Nu has yet to be credited as the architect behind her blond bob at the BET Awards.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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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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The belief from those people is that the couple, and especially Markle, are using the visit as a marketing ploy.
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As a result, his voice was confident, clear, and amplified by an empty-headed belief in his own good intentions.
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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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Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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