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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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Then there's a 61-cent state excise tax and roughly 2 cents attributed to underground storage fees.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Analysts have attributed Hong Kong’s pricey gasoline to high fuel taxes and land costs.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The tanker is believed to have carried approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline during the crash.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The researchers believed that superior hardware was being reserved for profit-generating activities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 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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Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 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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Fishback had referred to Donalds, his opponent in the Republican primary, who is Black, as a slave because Donalds accepted money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Submissions are being accepted in three categories, from students in grades K-8, high school students, and college and trade school students.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 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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Bondi took her marching orders and launched investigations of those the president named.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho State troopers, who handle law enforcement duties at the Capitol, took the nine protesters into custody.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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