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as in attributed
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 believed
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 credited
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Captain James Cook famously credited the health of his sailors to their daily ration of pickled cabbage, a practice that exemplified pickling’s life-saving potential.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra credited Skyforce coach Dan Bissacio for the development of those sent to Sioux Falls this season, including standard-roster players such as Kasparas Jakucionis, Myron Gardner and Keshad Johnson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In a joint press release from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land Jerusalem, officials did not cite Netanyahu as the reason services were able to continue, but instead credited Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Immediately upon placing this qualifying entry, the $50 in bonus entries will be activated and credited to your ledger.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Several Sharks players have credited Reaves for his leadership role on the team this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus has long credited her dad with helping her navigate teenage stardom and looking out for her, and expressed gratitude that her family didn’t put pressure on her financially.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
According to Vogue, Princess Kate helped design the blue plaid coat — a possible fashion first for her as a credited collaborator.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Charlotte credited him and maternal grandfather Jeff Foy for being big influences on her softball path.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The renderings are credited to Bermello Ajamil, a global architecture and engineering firm with offices in both New York and Florida.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Captain James Cook famously credited the health of his sailors to their daily ration of pickled cabbage, a practice that exemplified pickling’s life-saving potential.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra credited Skyforce coach Dan Bissacio for the development of those sent to Sioux Falls this season, including standard-roster players such as Kasparas Jakucionis, Myron Gardner and Keshad Johnson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
In a joint press release from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land Jerusalem, officials did not cite Netanyahu as the reason services were able to continue, but instead credited Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
Immediately upon placing this qualifying entry, the $50 in bonus entries will be activated and credited to your ledger.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Several Sharks players have credited Reaves for his leadership role on the team this season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus has long credited her dad with helping her navigate teenage stardom and looking out for her, and expressed gratitude that her family didn’t put pressure on her financially.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
Verb
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Prosecutors declined to pursue charges, and the streamer attributed the outcome to his appearance.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Census Bureau attributed the slowdown largely to declining net international migration.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thirty-nine per cent believed that Israel had committed genocide.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The focus was narrow, but thoughtfully executed; two weeks in, the museum even acquired a work that was long believed a false copy, but which was reattributed to Murillo by an art historian, causing a flurry of international headlines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Threat to win 30 This is the 50th anniversary of Jones winning the 1976 National League Cy Young Award, the first Padres pitcher so honored.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in December last year, Goodell was an honored guest at the Genius Sports investor day.—
Nick Watt,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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At the start of the year, Jacob Elordi sat on the Jimmy Kimmel sofa to promote Wuthering Heights, wearing a pair of off-white Bottega Veneta loafers that were not quite ballet flats, but ascribed to this hybrid style (though many users compared them to ballet flats online).—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Economists generally have calculated that whatever economic growth could be ascribed to the change would be washed out by the revenue loss from inflation-indexing only new purchases, and utterly swamped by the cost of indexing all holdings, past and future.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
Verb
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Bondi took her marching orders and launched investigations of those the president named.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho State troopers, who handle law enforcement duties at the Capitol, took the nine protesters into custody.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their professionalism and dedication is deeply appreciated.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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So pressure against Hezbollah was growing internally and externally, and the government did things that were not well enough appreciated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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