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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
Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Patti Tullar is credited as the originator of this pie.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Carroll has credited her willingness to take on Trump to her age.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite only a week’s worth of practices, Clark played in 41 of 63 snaps and was credited with five tackles.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In interviews throughout the season, Soto has credited Richardson, who is in his second year with the Mets.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Herd is being played by James, who is credited as producer, while Gordon exec produces.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The major winner gave a motivational speech to the team Saturday night, which captain Nathan Smith credited for energizing the squad.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The public plea sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment and was widely credited with pressuring Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, General Cherry, a Ukrainian defense company, has developed an interceptor priced at $1,000, which has been credited with downing more than 300 Russian drones.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Patti Tullar is credited as the originator of this pie.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Carroll has credited her willingness to take on Trump to her age.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite only a week’s worth of practices, Clark played in 41 of 63 snaps and was credited with five tackles.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
In interviews throughout the season, Soto has credited Richardson, who is in his second year with the Mets.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Herd is being played by James, who is credited as producer, while Gordon exec produces.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The major winner gave a motivational speech to the team Saturday night, which captain Nathan Smith credited for energizing the squad.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The public plea sent shockwaves through the Democratic establishment and was widely credited with pressuring Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
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This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flynn attributed much of their interest to concerns about geopolitics.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exact cause is also unknown, but it is believed to be related to inflammation in the facial nerve, potentially due to viral infections.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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One of them was from Clinton, in a message ascribed to him that extended a detailed message.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So honored and happy to have gotten to meet you and work with you.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Coming in second overall was The Traitors, the reality competition series on Peacock, which took home four awards, including Alan Cumming for Best Reality Host.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two key points in the case were that board members who personally opposed the books took the action against the input of an advisory committee, and that the board members' action was based on speculative, not actual, fears of disruption.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Your prayers have been felt and so appreciated.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This means that once the appreciated asset is transferred into the CRAT, the trust can sell it without paying capital gains taxes.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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