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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
Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Cava, however, had a bright spot to share with respect to low-income consumers, which Tolivar credited to the company’s pricing actions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Last year, he was credited with 14.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Pugh credited intimacy coordinators with giving female actors more agency on set.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the city’s most iconic live music venues, Cherry Bar, credited the band with sparking a major nightlife revival.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Bill Cosby is credited as the creator of the original series, but he is not involved in the sequel.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2015, he was credited as a second assistant director on the short film titled My Fare Lady.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Officials previously credited several efforts, including the mass distribution of the opioid overdose reversing spray naloxone, with saving lives.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Cava, however, had a bright spot to share with respect to low-income consumers, which Tolivar credited to the company’s pricing actions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Last year, he was credited with 14.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Pugh credited intimacy coordinators with giving female actors more agency on set.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the city’s most iconic live music venues, Cherry Bar, credited the band with sparking a major nightlife revival.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Bill Cosby is credited as the creator of the original series, but he is not involved in the sequel.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2015, he was credited as a second assistant director on the short film titled My Fare Lady.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Officials previously credited several efforts, including the mass distribution of the opioid overdose reversing spray naloxone, with saving lives.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
Verb
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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
Verb
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In that vacuum, Republicans have often ascribed political bias as the motivation without providing concrete evidence to back it up, said Stevenson, the debanking expert.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 17 Nov. 2025.
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