1
as in attributing
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 believing
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 crediting
Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In her touching tribute to the beloved music executive, Keys joined a wave of legendary artists crediting Davis for being pivotal at the start of their careers.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Kramer agreed, crediting facility partners at Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, the University of Kansas and the $20-million Swope Soccer Village for pulling out the stops to attract the world’s best teams.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Grandmothers and moms on Amazon are raving about the $15 drugstore find, crediting it with smoother, more supple skin all over.
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Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In April, a Lake County judge tossed out Johnson’s life sentence, crediting him for the 30 years served, granting him parole and releasing him from prison.
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Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The budget process Despite some (musical) uproar and some squabbling over the last round of cuts, several council members reflected on the improvement of the budget process over years before, crediting new City Manager Maraskeshia Smith for this year’s relative smooth sailing.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
The bag has taken a life of its own, with some superstitious fans crediting the accessory for the Knicks’ winning streak.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
ABC News,
24 June 2026
During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In her touching tribute to the beloved music executive, Keys joined a wave of legendary artists crediting Davis for being pivotal at the start of their careers.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Kramer agreed, crediting facility partners at Sporting Kansas City, the KC Current, the University of Kansas and the $20-million Swope Soccer Village for pulling out the stops to attract the world’s best teams.
—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Grandmothers and moms on Amazon are raving about the $15 drugstore find, crediting it with smoother, more supple skin all over.
—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In April, a Lake County judge tossed out Johnson’s life sentence, crediting him for the 30 years served, granting him parole and releasing him from prison.
—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The budget process Despite some (musical) uproar and some squabbling over the last round of cuts, several council members reflected on the improvement of the budget process over years before, crediting new City Manager Maraskeshia Smith for this year’s relative smooth sailing.
—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
The bag has taken a life of its own, with some superstitious fans crediting the accessory for the Knicks’ winning streak.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crediting
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Ye has previously faced backlash for controversial statements and actions, later attributing them to mental health issues.
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In January, West issued a public apology for his antisemitic comments in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, attributing his behavior to struggles with bipolar disorder.
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After spending the entire film believing that killing Krem will finally bring her peace, Ruthye is forced to confront whether vengeance will actually heal her — or simply continue the cycle of violence.
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Both leaders prioritized people, believing that caring for employees leads to exceptional customer and patient service.
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The group immediate drew praise on social media for not ascribing the cancellation to anything beyond the most obvious factors.
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Wednesday’s verdict in Los Angeles on the ninth day of jury deliberations shows the difficulty of ascribing how much social media is to blame for youths suffering varying degrees of distress.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Starting at age 10, kids can also sign up as counselors-in-training, helping younger campers in the morning and taking classes with their own age group in the afternoon.
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The executive is no longer simply accepting part of a compensation package.
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That means engaging in deliberate experimentation, accepting some trial and error around service delivery, pricing, workflows, and talent models.
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“Crediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crediting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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