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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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Jones credits decisions by directors like Richard Linklater for helping shape production in the state.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 15 May 2025
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
And the third-year pro wasn’t afraid to credit his North Carolina roots for part of the success — from everything from knocking the ball through pine trees, to playing on Tahoma grass.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Best roller coaster Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies gave credit to the rides that satisfied their needs on USA Today’s top 10 list of the best roller coasters.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Jones credits decisions by directors like Richard Linklater for helping shape production in the state.
—Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 15 May 2025
Verb
Administrators credit that work with a steep drop in student suspensions in just the last few years, and a growing number of school-level mediations.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
And the third-year pro wasn’t afraid to credit his North Carolina roots for part of the success — from everything from knocking the ball through pine trees, to playing on Tahoma grass.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
Noun
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If Congress allows this proposal to move forward, the impact will be profound, from the loss of local news and educational programming to the erosion of a service that is free, accessible, and grounded in public trust.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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Trump owns 115 million shares–about 52% of the company—worth $2.9 billion as of Friday’s close, held in his revocable trust.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Helena Simon's handcrafted blooms transform fleeting garden beauties into forever treasures.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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More than 200 people have died in Lake Lanier since 1994, fueling long-standing local beliefs that the reservoir may be haunted.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Van Etten exclaimed after the audience’s rapturous applause.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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When 89 votes were reached, the room burst into applause.—
Elizabeth Dias,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Launched as a series of limited-edition releases, the Founder’s Collection serves as a creative playground —a place where traditional Kentucky bourbon meets unexpected influences from around the world.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The Education Department reported a 5.5% backlog despite a 62% spike in requests, which the agency attributed to tech upgrades and department-wide training.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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This growth can be attributed to both an increase in ad impressions and a higher average price per advertisement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Trainer Todd Pletcher, 0-10 at the Preakness, is looking for his first middle jewel of the Triple Crown. 7.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Of course, Aberg can only know so much about Charlotte’s jewel right now.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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