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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Haber said that during the condo turnover process, one of the final stages in a development project, the developer is required to provide extensive financial and accounting information.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The total percentage drop may seem small — accounting for just over 600,000 people.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Robert Hartman, chief accounting officer, will work closely with Horvath over the next two months.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Haber said that during the condo turnover process, one of the final stages in a development project, the developer is required to provide extensive financial and accounting information.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even accounting for illiquid assets, Musk has access to resources few people in history have ever had—enough to acquire virtually any home or technology or even make an unprecedented impact through philanthropy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The total percentage drop may seem small — accounting for just over 600,000 people.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
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But Payton can no longer live in the past as an explanation for his role in the future.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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There's just no other explanation.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Take the quiz here … REAL STEAL – These states are considering eliminating property taxes for homeowners.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Pats and Seahawks aren’t quite the draw of the Eagles and Chiefs, but Nielsen’s new measurement system has been boosting TV ratings across sports over the past six months, so put me down for a record 128 million (or more), especially considering the global appeal of Bad Bunny.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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There are, once again, a few reasons for this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 reason to sending rockets into space has to do with infrastructure — first, internet satellites, and now, AI data centers in orbit, Bloomberg’s Matt Levine writes.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Building and Inspections is now waiting for a report from the property owner’s structural engineer regarding the cause of the collapse.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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For example, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believed that men’s buying habits regarding underwear were a good indication of whether consumers were making fewer discretionary purchases.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After being whisked away on honeymoons with their newly betrothed, the couples spend three weeks counting down to decision day at the altar.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Kansas is not counting the games in 2018 vacated due to NCAA penalties in that total.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Interestingly, the clip of the penguin proved something of a Rorschach test, with some viewing the creature as a lonely outcast, and others interpreting the penguin’s journey as a quest for adventure.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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More than any live-action Marvel show that Disney+ has produced before, Wonder Man accomplishes what Netflix did with Jessica Jones and FX did with Legion (while also creating a much lighter viewing experience).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The posts accused the teen and three of his football teammates of calling Smith’s son, who is Black, racial slurs, shooting him with BB guns and forcing him to drink their urine during a sleepover at Vann’s house.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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