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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
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Caravaggio is credited with introducing chiaroscuro lighting — sharp contrasts between light and dark to create atmospheric scenes.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that Odenkirk, 63, is credited, along with screenwriter Derek Kolstad, with the story’s premise.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
One passenger credited the pilot's quick thinking.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
During the interview, Lester credited building relationships with community organizations to help reduce violence.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
San Francisco taqueria El Faro, credited with inventing the super burrito, may be forced to sell its restaurant, citing an extreme rent increase.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Caravaggio is credited with introducing chiaroscuro lighting — sharp contrasts between light and dark to create atmospheric scenes.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that Odenkirk, 63, is credited, along with screenwriter Derek Kolstad, with the story’s premise.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
One passenger credited the pilot's quick thinking.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
During the interview, Lester credited building relationships with community organizations to help reduce violence.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
Verb
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Painted Tree officials attributed rising costs, market conditions and changes in consumer shopping behavior as reasons for the closure.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The wide receiver even attributed the Raven's injuries to difficult practices.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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No in-office president has been so honored — until now.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 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,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Another Readymade ascribed to Rrose, Fresh Widow (1920), features a scale model of a French window with panels of black leather covering the glass.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, an agency spokeswoman even ascribed the blame in part to holidays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 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
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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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John Klingberg then took control of a loose puck and gave it to Celebrini, who fired it over to an open Smith for his 24th of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police served a search warrant at the house and took several items as possible evidence.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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RunStar’s scale offers a couple of appreciated extras that aren't available on the MorphoScan or the Body Pod, including a safe mode for pregnancy and a baby mode.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Your thoughts would be much appreciated.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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