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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
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Lyons credited Homan with de-escalating the situation.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Nettles credited Bivens for being an anchor for him and other council members in 2021 when over half the dais was filled with new members.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Healey credited Zrike for improving outcomes across multiple districts.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Tell that to Soren Sorensen (Sam) Adams, the Danish immigrant who is credited with inventing many of the same contraptions, along with some six hundred others, including sneezing powder and the joy buzzer.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The script credited to Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley (with story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter Chiarelli) is full of wit and heart, as well as authenticity for basketball fans who will recognize the territory, animated or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The modern view of the holiday is credited to Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, owned by Oliver Peck.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Bulverde, Texas, native was credited with four tackles in the loss, but also gave up a second-half touchdown.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 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
Annemarie and Michael Greipel are also credited as co-authors.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Lyons credited Homan with de-escalating the situation.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Nettles credited Bivens for being an anchor for him and other council members in 2021 when over half the dais was filled with new members.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Healey credited Zrike for improving outcomes across multiple districts.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Tell that to Soren Sorensen (Sam) Adams, the Danish immigrant who is credited with inventing many of the same contraptions, along with some six hundred others, including sneezing powder and the joy buzzer.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The script credited to Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley (with story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter Chiarelli) is full of wit and heart, as well as authenticity for basketball fans who will recognize the territory, animated or not.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The modern view of the holiday is credited to Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, owned by Oliver Peck.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Bulverde, Texas, native was credited with four tackles in the loss, but also gave up a second-half touchdown.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credited
Verb
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Boller attributed this effort to her social-media posts about the devastation in Gaza.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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State officials later attributed at least 246 deaths to the freeze.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Priestesses once kept a sacred flame burning there day and night, believed to represent the life force of the city.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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In another universe, McCrae could have been played by Sigourney Weaver, but Disney's head of casting believed her unusual name could make life awkward for the film's marketing department.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There were then three processions at the start of the installation, which included honored guests, congregation leadership and several bishops, WNYW reported.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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When the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, one local fan will be there as an honored guest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the benefits the city has ascribed to data center development have not assuaged concerns about potential environmental harm.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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First, D’Amaro does not suffer from the myopic, centralized operator mentality ascribed to Chapek, appreciating the creative talent that is core to Disney magic.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If your complaint is accepted by the authority, an investigator will determine whether any laws, policies or procedures were broken by officers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 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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The protesters took a violent turn at several points during that week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In total, the design process took three years to complete with collaboration from several researchers and engineers.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Which is why this recognition was so appreciated by Bates, but also unexpected.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Credited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credited. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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