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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
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Hafley credited Sullivan with creating that environment.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The governor credited the over 5,000 utility workers who came from across the country and worked through the night.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Bickerstaff credited the Spurs as a unit for containing Cunningham.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Berry credited the development’s long-term partnership with the city, which started with the creation of the world’s first solely industrial airport, as key to its success.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Neither her go-to hairstylist, Amanda Cook Tucker, nor Hannah Martin, the makeup visionary responsible for Middleton’s wedding aesthetic, was credited for this glam.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors credited the FBI, Maryland State Police and Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office with the investigation.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Paul, who began unboxing Pokémon cards on video during the COVID-19 pandemic, is often credited with helping propel the boom.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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
Along with the title of associate coach, he will also be credited as offensive specialist.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Hafley credited Sullivan with creating that environment.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
The governor credited the over 5,000 utility workers who came from across the country and worked through the night.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Bickerstaff credited the Spurs as a unit for containing Cunningham.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Berry credited the development’s long-term partnership with the city, which started with the creation of the world’s first solely industrial airport, as key to its success.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026
Neither her go-to hairstylist, Amanda Cook Tucker, nor Hannah Martin, the makeup visionary responsible for Middleton’s wedding aesthetic, was credited for this glam.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Federal prosecutors credited the FBI, Maryland State Police and Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office with the investigation.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Paul, who began unboxing Pokémon cards on video during the COVID-19 pandemic, is often credited with helping propel the boom.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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The controversy shows how a single viral presidential remark can overtake an entire Olympic narrative, and whether the women’s team’s State of the Union absence — attributed to scheduling — becomes a lasting political storyline remains an open question.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Duchene attributed the Stars’ success to their ability to focus on the little things.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The speech invoked a Václav Havel essay about the hollowness of Communist ideology, embodied by the revolutionary slogans in shopkeepers’ windows that nobody actually believed.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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She is believed to have been taken against her will, and officials have released footage of a masked person on her front porch from the night of her disappearance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So very, very happy, very thankful, very honored that this happened.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony was held February 21, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, and honored film, TV, and multimedia works.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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But after scoring 115 points and still losing, John Calipari’s Razorbacks wouldn’t have accepted anything less than a win their next time out.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2026
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In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 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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Similar to what was depicted in Love Story, his former assistant RoseMarie Terenzio revealed that Kennedy took Bessette out on a fishing boat to pop the question.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Border Patrol agents briefly took custody of him on an immigration detainer before determining he shouldn’t be deported and, later that night, dropped him at a closed coffee house alone in near freezing temperatures.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When those borrowers resell their homes later on, the CalHFA program requires homeowners repay 15% to 20% of the appreciated value to a fund that program leaders hope will sustain Dream For All for the long run.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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My co-counsel did a phenomenal job and very much appreciated having that opposing argument.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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