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Recent Examples of accounted
Democrats also accounted for the present votes.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet on closer examination, vessels connected to Iran accounted for 60% of transits during the first part of the war and in the last few days, some 90%.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
International migration accounted for 55,444 new people and domestic migration accounted for 18,197 new people.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Those trees accounted for at least 1,000 grains of pollen per cubic meter of air recorded on Wednesday, according to the Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has accounted for £15 million ($20 million) of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, such as fuel and air freight, assuming the disruption lasts for three months.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
But much of that surplus is already accounted for.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The government is also seeking to revive its historic energy relationship with the United States, which once accounted for roughly 40% of Venezuela’s oil exports.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Traffic offenses accounted for two-thirds of tickets issued, and verbal assault and property theft were the most common forms of victimization.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet on closer examination, vessels connected to Iran accounted for 60% of transits during the first part of the war and in the last few days, some 90%.
—David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
International migration accounted for 55,444 new people and domestic migration accounted for 18,197 new people.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Those trees accounted for at least 1,000 grains of pollen per cubic meter of air recorded on Wednesday, according to the Boise Valley Asthma & Allergy Clinic.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has accounted for £15 million ($20 million) of additional costs likely to arise from the conflict, such as fuel and air freight, assuming the disruption lasts for three months.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
But much of that surplus is already accounted for.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The government is also seeking to revive its historic energy relationship with the United States, which once accounted for roughly 40% of Venezuela’s oil exports.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Traffic offenses accounted for two-thirds of tickets issued, and verbal assault and property theft were the most common forms of victimization.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
Verb
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Widely considered one of the best comedy clubs in the country, if not the best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On their first night in Guangzhou, while Joost was in the private shower attached to their room, Martha pulled her money pouch from the recesses of her pack and counted her traveller’s checks.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, Georgia’s results were counted three times, including a full hand recount, each time confirming Biden’s victory.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the time of its passage, section 117c was viewed as a way for San Diego to climb out of a deep financial hole caused by the city overpromising and underfunding pension benefits.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even with the new price increases, Netflix will still have a sector-low revenue/hour viewed metric (call it in the 50-cents-per-hour range).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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