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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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Spanning 17,000 square feet across two floors, the first big reveal for fans is the fountain and orange couch from the show’s opening credits.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
And the third-year pro wasn’t afraid to credit his North Carolina roots for part of the success — from everything from knocking the ball through pine trees, to playing on Tahoma grass.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Flight credits issued May 28 or later will expire in six months or a year, depending on the fare type.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Spanning 17,000 square feet across two floors, the first big reveal for fans is the fountain and orange couch from the show’s opening credits.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Verb
Administrators credit that work with a steep drop in student suspensions in just the last few years, and a growing number of school-level mediations.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
And the third-year pro wasn’t afraid to credit his North Carolina roots for part of the success — from everything from knocking the ball through pine trees, to playing on Tahoma grass.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credit
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But brands risk losing consumer trust if customers worry that their privacy and data will not be respected, Camoosa says.—
Acxiom Contributor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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After taking a percentage, the trust is to give all the proceeds to the couple's favorite museum foundation.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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While half a dozen of the most popular parks now require reservations just to get in, and others are plagued by bumper-to-bumper traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are still a handful of natural treasures that haven’t (yet) been discovered by the masses.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Of course, Grandma’s garden was always hiding more treasures.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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More than 200 people have died in Lake Lanier since 1994, fueling long-standing local beliefs that the reservoir may be haunted.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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In the room, Thompson’s admonishment was met with applause.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Her style leans toward country and Americana with a wide array of rhythmic influences.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The influence here, though, permeated into the clubhouse, its effect just as long lasting.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The Education Department reported a 5.5% backlog despite a 62% spike in requests, which the agency attributed to tech upgrades and department-wide training.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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This growth can be attributed to both an increase in ad impressions and a higher average price per advertisement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The jewel of the home, a heated pool for swimming laps in the mornings, is located at the center of the inner courtyard, while the rooftop terrace offers an accommodating space for dining and lounging while taking in the city views.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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This past weekend featured the crown jewel of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) annual slate, the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP New York City Open.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credit. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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