as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Adjusting for one-time items, including accounting costs associated with retirement plans and other charges, FedEx reported earnings per share of $6.07.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
However, even accounting for these factors, the consumption indicated was extraordinarily high—far exceeding typical household usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
These jobs will be cut from the company’s office in Scripps Ranch and include positions in accounting, marketing, compliance and trading.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Adjusting for one-time items, including accounting costs associated with retirement plans and other charges, FedEx reported earnings per share of $6.07.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Verb
The panther-on-panther violence, described as intraspecific aggression, is the second most common cause of death for the species, accounting for roughly one in six deaths, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
However, even accounting for these factors, the consumption indicated was extraordinarily high—far exceeding typical household usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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However, without explanation, the company withdrew the bid protest four days later on July 1.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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But in its most simple explanation, the Chiefs trick people.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Every manager, then, wanted a guy on his bench who was there for one reason only: to grab a bat, terrify the closer and obliterate a baseball.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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There is no reason to believe that an enemy wouldn’t take a page out of the Israeli playbook and go after leadership.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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