Thesaurus results for ACCOUNTING

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noun

ə-ˈkau̇n-tiŋ

Definition of accounting

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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accounting

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verb

present participle of account

as in considering

to think of in a particular way account themselves lucky to be alive

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Recent Examples of accounting

Noun

For decades, state and local governments have been permitted to operate under accounting and pension rules that private-sector entities would never be allowed to use. — Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 Payroll Automating payroll might be one of the best uses of accounting software. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

Postwar and contemporary art reigns as the largest sector in the auction market, accounting for just under half its value. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Operators also would have needed to plug leaking methane from smaller wells that produce just 6% of the nation’s oil and gas while accounting for up to half of all methane emissions from oil and gas fields. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

Noun

This information then results in some discomfort on both our parts, and the potential for a lot more explanation about my life than an acquaintance needs.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit argues the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act because it was adopted without explanation and the First Amendment, which protects lawyers' ability to advise people of their legal rights and seek prospective clients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanation

Verb

In a statement, district officials stated the cancellation was made considering sensitive themes in the musical, including an abusive relationship and romantic storylines, the Star-Telegram previously reported.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Right now, Australia’s government is considering proposals, pitched by big tech, that would usher in copyright reforms for the purposes of AI training.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of considering

Noun

For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
For that reason, Republicans believe the seat is a likely pickup this fall in what is otherwise a difficult midterm environment.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of reason

Verb

Police received a call regarding a potential assault with a deadly weapon, according to LAPD spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Virginia Solicitor General Tillman Breckenridge faced the sharpest questions from the panel regarding the mask ban.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Campbell and the Thunderbolts weren’t interested in a repeat performance when counting down the days to the rare back-to-back matchup.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Investors are now counting down to Oracle's investor day, where investors will want to see if the company can back its fiscal year 2030 revenue targets and if the margin profile of its cloud deals has changed due to the rising cost of capital.

— Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of counting

Verb

For quieter hours, there is a second-floor polar library stocked with field guides and maritime histories, as well as an upper-level observation lounge opening onto an open-air viewing deck.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Milwaukee's market-size ranking out of 30 MLB teams, defined by Nielsen as non-overlapping geographic regions that group counties based on television viewing areas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of viewing

Verb

After Taobao rolled out its AI calling feature, rival Meituan followed suit.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
That performance came despite the fact DeMeco Ryans took over the defensive play-calling a couple of games ago without much improvement to show for it.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026