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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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Malakhi Simmons, vice president of IATSE Local 728, who spoke on behalf of the California IATSE Council, credited Bass with helping secure film and television tax incentives and working with industry stakeholders to address production challenges.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
O’Hoppe was charged with an error on the play, and Meyers was not credited with an RBI.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Asked what is driving the change in California, many nonprofit organizations credited homeless prevention programs across the state.
—Philip Wang, Time, 9 June 2026
Hilton cut his teeth in his native UK working in Conservative Party politics, where he was credited with softening the party’s image on issues like the environment.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Hytes, Season 13’s winner Symone, and Season 15’s Marcia Marcia Marcia, who is credited in the film by her real name Marty Lauter, play a trio of snobbish train attendants on the luxurious Glamazonian Hyper Speed Rail.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
But in a world of PalmPilots and BlackBerrys, it was toppled by flashier competition and discontinued in 1998 — even though it is credited with paving the way for the iPhone.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 June 2026
O'Hoppe was charged with an error on the play, and Meyers was not credited with an RBI.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Adjective
Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Federal tax returns filed last May had credited Cohen with more than $3 million in reportable compensation in her first year on the job, $1 million of which was used to buy out Cohen from her Washington contract.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Malakhi Simmons, vice president of IATSE Local 728, who spoke on behalf of the California IATSE Council, credited Bass with helping secure film and television tax incentives and working with industry stakeholders to address production challenges.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 June 2026
O’Hoppe was charged with an error on the play, and Meyers was not credited with an RBI.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Asked what is driving the change in California, many nonprofit organizations credited homeless prevention programs across the state.
—Philip Wang, Time, 9 June 2026
Hilton cut his teeth in his native UK working in Conservative Party politics, where he was credited with softening the party’s image on issues like the environment.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Hytes, Season 13’s winner Symone, and Season 15’s Marcia Marcia Marcia, who is credited in the film by her real name Marty Lauter, play a trio of snobbish train attendants on the luxurious Glamazonian Hyper Speed Rail.
—Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
But in a world of PalmPilots and BlackBerrys, it was toppled by flashier competition and discontinued in 1998 — even though it is credited with paving the way for the iPhone.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 June 2026
O'Hoppe was charged with an error on the play, and Meyers was not credited with an RBI.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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Xi and Kim last met in September, when the North Korean leader was an honored guest among a host of global leaders at a military parade in Beijing.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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We are disappointed at this outcome and our inability to get Nina to long-term stability, as this has been a labor of love for the last 5 years, but remain honored to have played a role in supporting and highlighting incredible corners of the music community.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2026
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Of that, 90% is attributed to xAI alone, according to an analysis by Van Ha Trinh, financial markets analyst at the online broker Exness.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Semiconductors have posted drastic moves up and down this month that were at least partly attributed to the massive need for liquidity ahead of the IPO.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Covid pandemic-era border closures hampered exchange between the two sides and later, Pyongyang grew closer to Moscow, deploying what are believed to be thousands of soldiers to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This was evidence, Köhler believed, of spontaneous problem solving by the chimpanzee; no training was required.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
7 June 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
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Another type of bacteria, Staphylococcus, was ascribed to the mummy’s microbiome.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Dropbox's current market cap of just over $6 billion is down by half from the high price on its first day of trading in 2018, and is below the $10 billion valuation it was ascribed by private market investors in 2014.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Rathore said Saturday the government had accepted 36 of the group’s 38 demands last year after negotiations involving JAAC representatives, regional officials and Pakistan’s federal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Zaire Franklin wasn’t playing and didn’t feel appreciated.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Being fully present is one of the easiest ways to make others feel valued, and your host feel appreciated.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 June 2026
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After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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His 10-year-old son died after paramedics took him to a nearby hospital with severe injuries.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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