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as in attributed
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 believed
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 credited
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
He is credited as among the individuals who foresaw that digital technology could transform cable into a telecommunications delivery system.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The top aide is credited with injecting the sovereign's style with a fresh sense of color and fun, raising her hemlines and updating her wardrobe to the rainbow of colors that became synonymous with her signature style in her later years.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Several defense attorneys credited the state prosecutors for scrutinizing the charges more thoroughly and ultimately deciding that some of the cases did not pass the smell test.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
James credited Kennard’s effort to grab rebounds, 13 of which came at the defensive end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Boyington was a flying ace credited with shooting down 28 Japanese aircraft during the war.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Charlotte credited him and maternal grandfather Jeff Foy for being big influences on her softball path.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Mara was credited with just one block, but his mere presence made UConn either throw up circus shots high off the glass or retreat from the paint altogether.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
He is credited as among the individuals who foresaw that digital technology could transform cable into a telecommunications delivery system.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The top aide is credited with injecting the sovereign's style with a fresh sense of color and fun, raising her hemlines and updating her wardrobe to the rainbow of colors that became synonymous with her signature style in her later years.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Several defense attorneys credited the state prosecutors for scrutinizing the charges more thoroughly and ultimately deciding that some of the cases did not pass the smell test.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
James credited Kennard’s effort to grab rebounds, 13 of which came at the defensive end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Boyington was a flying ace credited with shooting down 28 Japanese aircraft during the war.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Charlotte credited him and maternal grandfather Jeff Foy for being big influences on her softball path.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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The increase in ticket revenue is partly attributed to UGA hosting more postseason games over the past two seasons, in addition to an increase in ticket pricing, with interest and demand still on the rise.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, 38 individuals were accused of orchestrating a forgery ring spanning Italy, Spain, France, and Belgium, with links to the sale of counterfeit works attributed to leading artists of the 19th through 21st centuries.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The pope is believed to be coming to Algeria to visit the ancient city of Hippo, now called Annaba.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to visit the World Press Photo site to see all of the winning and honored images.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The library has moved to clarify that it was not named for Steve, but, in 1992, for his father Preston Tisch, an honored alum.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the start of the year, Jacob Elordi sat on the Jimmy Kimmel sofa to promote Wuthering Heights, wearing a pair of off-white Bottega Veneta loafers that were not quite ballet flats, but ascribed to this hybrid style (though many users compared them to ballet flats online).—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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In his book Deep Blues (1981), music historian Robert Palmer ascribed Robert Johnson’s excellent guitar-playing talent to a dedicated practice of the craft after coming under the wing of fellow musician Ike Zinneman (or Zimmerman).—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
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Juburi said that his team has represented scores of families who’ve accepted deportation only in the context of serious medical neglect.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But even a young woman struggling with the patriarchal conundrum of cool-girl syndrome (to be independent and accepted) might reveal more of a snappish turn of mind than Grace does.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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His death marked the loss of a titan in the Civil Rights Movement, defined by a six-decade career that took him across the country and around the world.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Not many years ago, a ruthless man with an uneasy mind took power in his country and created a cult of personality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your thoughts would be much appreciated.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The final game of the regular season is Fan Appreciation Night, so this is a nice carrot for fans to come out and feel, well, appreciated.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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