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as in ascribed
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
attributed the quick rescue to the well-trained police force
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as in explained
to give the reason for or cause of
a psychotherapist who's a little too quick to attribute every emotional problem or character defect to an unhappy childhood
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Recent Examples of attributed
The decline was primarily due to an 11% drop in net interest income, which the bank has attributed to higher funding costs as customers have migrated to higher-yielding deposit products.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This decision follows years of advocacy by environmental groups alarmed by the butterfly's dwindling numbers, largely attributed to climate change and habitat loss.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Its success is attributed to breakthrough formulations that blend science with Asian medicinal herbs like ginseng.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The book is interlaced with distinctive hybrid-style Vietnamese and New Orleans recipes, attributed to Nguyen’s background.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
This decline is attributed to several factors, including habitat loss and a reduction in essential forage, such as milkweed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The quote previously attributed to Aditya Ramesh was actually said by Rohan Sahai.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This decision follows years of advocacy by environmental groups alarmed by the butterfly's dwindling numbers, largely attributed to climate change and habitat loss.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Its success is attributed to breakthrough formulations that blend science with Asian medicinal herbs like ginseng.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
His phone-free shows have been attributed to a means of eliminating distractions as well as preventing clips from circulating out of context online.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The book is interlaced with distinctive hybrid-style Vietnamese and New Orleans recipes, attributed to Nguyen’s background.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
This decline is attributed to several factors, including habitat loss and a reduction in essential forage, such as milkweed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The quote previously attributed to Aditya Ramesh was actually said by Rohan Sahai.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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