Thesaurus results for ACCOUNTING

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noun

ə-ˈkau̇n-tiŋ

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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That includes business coaching, accounting and marketing services offered at no cost to recipients. —

Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 That inevitably leads us to an accounting that little has been achieved. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

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DeGrom was back on the mound on Monday and unsurprisingly rebounded in dominating fashion, giving up one run off one hit with six strikeouts in five innings with his four-seam fastball as his most effective pitch, throwing it 44% of the time and accounting for five of his strikeouts. —

Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 Cooper also said implementing the system required coordinating with Metro’s light rail line along the corridor and accounting for train movements while still optimizing traffic flow. —

Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

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Noun

Schlapp said there's an easy explanation for Orbán's loss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.

— Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026