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attributing

ADJECTIVE
referring
Synonyms
STRONG
citing hinting implying indicating mentioning quoting remarking suggesting
WEAK
bringing up touching on
NOUN
reference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allusion hint innuendo mention note quotation
STRONG
advertence associating connecting implication indicating insinuation mentioning plug relating resource source stating
WEAK
bringing up pointing out

Example Sentences

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Attributing consciousness to animals based on their responses was seen as a cardinal sin.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2024

Attributing the quip to former British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, Mark Twain once wrote, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”

From Scientific American • Sep. 7, 2023

Attributing the origin of the system to her case also ignores its actual history.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

Attributing the success to grassroots support, Harrison’s campaign said the $57 million came in the form of 1.5 million donations from 994,000 donors.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2020

Attributing it to the heat and excitement she had undergone, Sir Hugh bore her to her couch, and as she soon recovered from her swoon he again sought his guests.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry