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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
Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Westmoreland credited a deluge of emails from residents with the resolution’s introduction.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Arora is credited with transitioning Palo Alto Networks from a company known for building firewalls to one that offers a broad platform of cybersecurity services.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Through the course of her career she is credited with playing an integral role in developing and managing some of the industry’s most recognizable talent, cultivating long-standing client relationships and helping guide models through every stage of their careers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
In fact, Michigan's health agency has been helping more than 30 counties move away from a state policy once credited with sharply reducing the number of parents who opted their kids out of shots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
Mayor Scott credited the partnerships between the state, crime prevention programs, the State's Attorney's Office, and the residents.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Still, the case is often credited as reining in Microsoft and allowing then-nascent firms like Google to flourish.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Some musicians credited him when playing the songs live, others claimed to have written their purchases.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 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
Despite the quick start, Vegas did catch a major break on a fortunate bounce to cut the lead to 2-1, a goal that was credited to Shea Theodore.
—Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Westmoreland credited a deluge of emails from residents with the resolution’s introduction.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Arora is credited with transitioning Palo Alto Networks from a company known for building firewalls to one that offers a broad platform of cybersecurity services.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Through the course of her career she is credited with playing an integral role in developing and managing some of the industry’s most recognizable talent, cultivating long-standing client relationships and helping guide models through every stage of their careers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
In fact, Michigan's health agency has been helping more than 30 counties move away from a state policy once credited with sharply reducing the number of parents who opted their kids out of shots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
Mayor Scott credited the partnerships between the state, crime prevention programs, the State's Attorney's Office, and the residents.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Still, the case is often credited as reining in Microsoft and allowing then-nascent firms like Google to flourish.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Some musicians credited him when playing the songs live, others claimed to have written their purchases.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
Verb
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Fires are sometimes attributed to electrical faults, but there have also been cases of students burning down schools because of disciplinary issues.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The decrease is attributed to a wind-down of construction after Metro opened its LAX/Metro Transit Center and the A Line extension to Pomona.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 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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My colleagues Ellie Austin, Alyson Shontell and I were so honored to co-host a talking circle with Steinem at her home in Manhattan this week, bringing together members of the Fortune MPW community to talk about AI and its impact on business and society.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 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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Investors in BDCs rely on the values ascribed to the loans, since there is no active market where the assets trade.—
Olivia Fishlow,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Adams State bills itself as the first university in Colorado to offer direct admissions, meaning all graduates of San Luis Valley high schools and a few other districts across the state, including Adams County School District 14, are automatically accepted.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That was also typical of childhood, when many strange and unsettling things were accepted without explanation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 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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Suvali took longer to be claimed and eventually Ethan was volunteered by the room and accepted with grace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Pressure is a privilege and, in our case, the players took those competitions seriously.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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While modern-day hosts don’t explicitly expect guests to bring a gift, it's still largely considered a polite and appreciated gesture.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
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The Red Sea is one of the planet’s most extraordinary—and extraordinarily under-appreciated— marine ecosystems.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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