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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
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The news is especially difficult for patients like Kim Dumais-Hutt, who credited the program with helping her recover from a liver transplant.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Universal enjoyed plenty of buzz over the summer due to its new Epic Universe park in Orlando (which has been credited with its attendance bump), while Six Flags is constructing another massive record-breaking coaster called Falcon’s Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Twitter was credited with fuelling the Arab Spring.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
In interviews since, Urban has credited Kidman as being integral to his rehabiltation.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Pittman, 63, was credited with stabilizing the program in the wake of the disastrous 4-20 run in two years under Chad Morris (2018-19), and had a 32-34 record in his first FBS head coaching job.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
MacLachlan, who is in the midst of promoting his new show The Lowdown, has often credited the Oscar-winning director for catapulting his career, including in a touching Instagram tribute following Lynch’s death.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The artist credited intervention and support from her family for saving her.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The news is especially difficult for patients like Kim Dumais-Hutt, who credited the program with helping her recover from a liver transplant.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Universal enjoyed plenty of buzz over the summer due to its new Epic Universe park in Orlando (which has been credited with its attendance bump), while Six Flags is constructing another massive record-breaking coaster called Falcon’s Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Twitter was credited with fuelling the Arab Spring.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
While Sehgal’s persistence was key in keeping the project alive through corporate upheavals – going as far as to stash a culture at home – neither Nogrady nor the METEI was ever credited in his landmark publications.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
In interviews since, Urban has credited Kidman as being integral to his rehabiltation.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Pittman, 63, was credited with stabilizing the program in the wake of the disastrous 4-20 run in two years under Chad Morris (2018-19), and had a 32-34 record in his first FBS head coaching job.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
MacLachlan, who is in the midst of promoting his new show The Lowdown, has often credited the Oscar-winning director for catapulting his career, including in a touching Instagram tribute following Lynch’s death.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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Less rainfall to start this autumn in southeast Michigan can be attributed in part to lack of hurricane impact on the Great Lakes region, the NWS office said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The researchers found a small increase in occupational dissimilarity compared to older graduates, which could reflect early AI effects but also could just as easily be attributed to labor market trends, including employers’ and job-seekers’ reactions to noise about AI replacing workers.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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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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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police also allege Jonathan Arfsten, 49, took copper from two other closed Pick ‘n Save locations in Milwaukee and one in Glendale.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos took possession at the 5-minute mark in the second half, converted one third down and then were stopped one yard shy on their next third down.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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Despite this lengthy effort to establish Thrice’s bona fides, there remains a feeling that the band is overlooked or under-appreciated.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tazewell, Virginia The beauty of Southwest Virginia is best appreciated from a porch, as evidenced by the architectural features of and views from the Litz Mansion in Tazewell.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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