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

One’s trust in a griot’s accounting derives from centuries-old reliability. — Anne Haley, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 For accounting purposes, the prepayments show up as an asset and each IPU is booked as unsecured debt, and the cash flows are shown as if GM paid suppliers directly, the filing said. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Brazil is the world’s largest soybean producer, accounting for about 40% of global output. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The jury awarded the twins economic damages of almost $19 million total and non-economic damages — accounting for the loss of their parents’ companionship and love — of $7 million each. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

Noun

Luigi Mangione is due in federal court today after both parties hastily called for an appearance earlier this week without any clear explanation.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The same explanation has been offered as to why Riyadh Air, or another PIF company, does not just pour money into Newcastle through sponsorship deals.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

These groups that are coming here are coming for one reason, and that is to provoke a reaction and generate attention.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The suit maintains that the commission’s denial does not identify any adverse impact to a wetland function or value, nor any feasible and prudent alternatives to address the Commission’s reasons for denial, in violation of state law, Conn.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of reason

Verb

What’s the latest regarding the battle over the ownership of the club?

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations and accusations regarding his background and qualifications.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Most visitors are likely to watch from hotels, Nile cruise ships or riverside viewing areas rather than iconic sites such as Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple, where access is likely to be restricted.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Vuong’s photographs are displayed rather conventionally on the gallery walls, but the viewing experience is enhanced by images of his that have been printed on cloth banners that hang in the center of the space.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026