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
Mayor Andre Dickens pointed to those trends during his inauguration speech, crediting a focus on public safety and prevention.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump said, crediting unnamed others with the phrase.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Jones has been in Eberflus’ corner for most of the season, crediting the defensive issues to the product of having three coordinators in as many seasons (Dan Quinn in 2023, Mike Zimmer in 2024, Eberflus in 2025).
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The Food Network star stuffed a Japanese sweet potato with American cheese, crediting the meal to Bales.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The film blurs the line between fact and fiction by featuring clips from Clooney’s real movies and crediting them to the titular actor, insisting Kelly is one of the last A-listers in an industry shedding Hollywood’s old guard.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Jobs responds by crediting his teenage encounter with William Shakespeare’s King Lear.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Even looking to purchase handicapped tickets is difficult, Nieder said, crediting Ticketmaster with having ADA seating readily available at venues.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump crediting Benioff and Huang for his decision to call off the deployment shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise, said Larry Gerston, a professor emeritus of politics and public policy at San Jose State University.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Trump said, crediting unnamed others with the phrase.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Jones has been in Eberflus’ corner for most of the season, crediting the defensive issues to the product of having three coordinators in as many seasons (Dan Quinn in 2023, Mike Zimmer in 2024, Eberflus in 2025).
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The Food Network star stuffed a Japanese sweet potato with American cheese, crediting the meal to Bales.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The film blurs the line between fact and fiction by featuring clips from Clooney’s real movies and crediting them to the titular actor, insisting Kelly is one of the last A-listers in an industry shedding Hollywood’s old guard.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Jobs responds by crediting his teenage encounter with William Shakespeare’s King Lear.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Even looking to purchase handicapped tickets is difficult, Nieder said, crediting Ticketmaster with having ADA seating readily available at venues.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump crediting Benioff and Huang for his decision to call off the deployment shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise, said Larry Gerston, a professor emeritus of politics and public policy at San Jose State University.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crediting
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But attributing everything to the turnovers overlooks the fact that Michigan has thrown for fewer than 150 yards in back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the Big Ten.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress is cautious in ascribing too much power to her position.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
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Describing African resistance to slavery as a form of fugitive politics enables us, moreover, to confront accounts that, while acknowledging the reality of the resistance of the enslaved, end up depoliticizing it by ascribing it primarily to private emotions such as fear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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When in doubt, close the page and verify the URL before taking any action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roan ended up taking home the trophy.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Marine officers also said accepting women would lead to greater risk, meaning more Marine combat casualties.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hawke paid tribute to his late friend and recalled one of their very first moments together while accepting the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs Film Awards over the weekend.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Crediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crediting. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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