as in recognized
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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
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Benirschke has a long history with the zoo, where his late father was a visionary scientist credited with pioneering the creation of the Frozen Zoo, a cryogenic cell bank for endangered species.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That, too, may be credited to how closely Chalamet related to Marty Mauser.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
She's also often credited for Duff and Moore's makeup looks.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
He’s often credited with helping develop Josh Allen, who struggled with his accuracy when he was drafted out of Wyoming in 2018.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Critics Choice and the Gothams also nominated the adapted screenplay credited to Park, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee and Don McKellar.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Sorensen credited Vanessa Apotheker, a dog-owning resident in his district, for coming up with the suggestion.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
On Wednesday, Mayor Barbara Lee and police leaders credited the city’s violence intervention program, as well as surveillance technology and help from the California Highway Patrol, with driving much of the decline.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Benirschke has a long history with the zoo, where his late father was a visionary scientist credited with pioneering the creation of the Frozen Zoo, a cryogenic cell bank for endangered species.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That, too, may be credited to how closely Chalamet related to Marty Mauser.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
She's also often credited for Duff and Moore's makeup looks.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
He’s often credited with helping develop Josh Allen, who struggled with his accuracy when he was drafted out of Wyoming in 2018.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Critics Choice and the Gothams also nominated the adapted screenplay credited to Park, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee and Don McKellar.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Sorensen credited Vanessa Apotheker, a dog-owning resident in his district, for coming up with the suggestion.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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Shirley Valentine serves as an escape for those who envision a life more exciting, a fact to which Collins attributed its success.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just over half of the improvement in operating margins was attributed to the sale of the Weitzman business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Lapka was named to the All-Pac-10 second team after the 1979 season, one of five USC players to be so honored.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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With 160 honored guests at the banquet, everything from the silverware to the seating was strategically arranged in advance.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The loss may be ascribed to poor judgement but with no bad intent.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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Hanging coffins have historically been ascribed to the ancient Bo ethnic group, believed to have disappeared after the Ming Dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644 and leaving questions about its history.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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Later in the shift, Lohrei joined the rush and accepted a pass from Morgan Geekie in the neutral zone.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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She got accepted for one, but then the sellers backed out.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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With the win, Southern Miss (7-2, 5-0) took sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division standings.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And while this nourishing side dish pairs well with practically everything, it’s especially appreciated during holidays.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The funding is well appreciated, officials said, as food banks around the commonwealth see an uptick in interest.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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