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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
His growth can be attributed to his work ethic, but also the Ohio State defensive linemen working with him.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
How much of the drop-off in production in 2022 can be attributed to Arians’ absence?
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Vladimir Nabokov is represented by An Abbreviated History of English Poetry, attributed to Humbert Humbert, and The Lady Who Loved Lightning, attributed to Clare Quilty, both mentioned in the pages of Lolita.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Massive lottery prizes in the US have become increasingly common in recent years, attributed to changes in game rules and higher ticket prices.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Payne’s death was attributed to multiple traumas and hemorrhages resulting from a fall from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
The Utah Geological Survey notes that 342 people have died from landslides there since 1850, with 90% tied to snow avalanches and the remaining 10% attributed to landslides, falling rocks and flowing debris.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
His performance issues were partly attributed to mechanical inconsistencies, which were a source of frustration throughout the season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
How much of the drop-off in production in 2022 can be attributed to Arians’ absence?
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Vladimir Nabokov is represented by An Abbreviated History of English Poetry, attributed to Humbert Humbert, and The Lady Who Loved Lightning, attributed to Clare Quilty, both mentioned in the pages of Lolita.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Articles attributed to this byline are authored by paying advertisers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Massive lottery prizes in the US have become increasingly common in recent years, attributed to changes in game rules and higher ticket prices.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Payne’s death was attributed to multiple traumas and hemorrhages resulting from a fall from the third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
The Utah Geological Survey notes that 342 people have died from landslides there since 1850, with 90% tied to snow avalanches and the remaining 10% attributed to landslides, falling rocks and flowing debris.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
His performance issues were partly attributed to mechanical inconsistencies, which were a source of frustration throughout the season.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Attributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attributed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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