CREDITING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

crediting

verb

present participle of credit

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 Yaniv Hayun, who works as a plumber, was the passenger who removed the suspect from the cockpit and initially took the plane controls, crediting a TV show for knowing what to do in a flight emergency. — Clark Bentson, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 So So Def hitmaker’s death on Instagram, crediting Seal as the co-creator of the label’s iconic sound. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Two years later, John and Patsy were exonerated by then-Boulder County District Attorney Mary Lacy, crediting DNA evidence that was not previously available. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 At Sotheby’s London, the dress will be sold with the original catalog from 1997 that was numbered and signed by Princess Diana and crediting Prince William with the idea of the sale. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Thomas is turning that into a product spec, down to crediting the illustrator's hands. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In exchange, Trump wants his name on the façade crediting him with the restoration, which Lutnick said would happen after fundraising for a hospital or university building. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The dispute is how to represent those distinctions without crediting routine carbon circulation as additional sequestration. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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Officials at the meeting discussed the rise in yields, attributing them to expectations for higher rates from the Fed as well as the build-out in artificial intelligence and solid economic growth.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
In contrast, only two out of 10 consumers have ever used a repair service offered by a fashion brand, a new report said, largely attributing this to the industry’s lack of consistent, active communication that such option actually exists.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

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Education level divides Americans as well — just 47 percent of Americans without four-year degrees reported believing that science benefits most people, compared to 71 percent of college grads.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026
And we will be fooled into believing that’s the best, or worst, thing comedy has to offer.

— Christina Catherine Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of believing

Verb

But most disagreed, ascribing them to abiotic reactions and stressing that, overall, the Viking data paint a picture of a dead planet.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Their vocabulary changes Shifts in language and attitude are usually the first signs your son may be ascribing to red pill ideology.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 July 2026

Definition of ascribing

Verb

Forward Eetu Luostarinen left the game midway through the third period after taking a puck to the face and did not return.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
Late in the third quarter, UNC took its first lead of the game on Demon June's 1-yard touchdown run, taking a 14-10 lead.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of taking

Verb

Avichai Mandelblit indicted the prime minister seven years ago on fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
At first, it’s seen in Soulan’s hesitation at accepting children from other villages to his class — then in his rage at his mother for feeding guests at the potential expense of the children’s meals.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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