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as in trust
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
because of their reputation for not paying their bills, no store will extend the family credit
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
your intelligence and dedication are a credit to you, our choice for teacher of the year
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
I give full credit to this report on the prevalence of cheating among college students today
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as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
she deserves all the credit, since she did all the work
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
despite his legal woes, he has not yet lost all his credit with the administration in the White House
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as in to attribute
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 to believe
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 credit
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The new United States needed muskets, cannons, ammunition, uniforms, cloth, food and credit.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
However, Nu has yet to be credited as the architect behind her blond bob at the BET Awards.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
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Noun
Rather, a knowledgeable debt relief representative will typically discuss both the programs the company offers and the alternatives, such as debt consolidation loans, credit counseling or other approaches.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The new United States needed muskets, cannons, ammunition, uniforms, cloth, food and credit.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Verb
Wimbish is credited with curated the headline concert and arranging for most of its guest artists.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
However, Nu has yet to be credited as the architect behind her blond bob at the BET Awards.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there.
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As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
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Beyond the importance of education, he was also motivated by his own beliefs about the role of wealth in society and China’s national development.
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But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
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Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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