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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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

Though many of these resources were subsequently restored in the months that followed, the speed and scale of the removals make a full accounting difficult. — John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Gary Galstyan is Founder/CEO Accountant at Rockwell Capital Group and an expert in accounting and tax services. — Gary Galstyan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Verb

Crude oil is estimated to make up just over 70% of total oil flows through the waterway each year, with petroleum products accounting for the remainder. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026 Heat is the dominant form of energy in the global economy, accounting for nearly half of final energy consumption, yet it is rarely treated as a resource once generated. — Kathleen “katie” McGinty, Fortune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

Noun

Guthrie has now missed two days of hosting the show in a row without any explanation, which has people wondering if something has happened in the investigation.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Here, perhaps, is a truer explanation for the relentless invention and questing that just happens to result in their ecstatic calibrations of noise.

— Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of explanation

Verb

Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
As countries continue investing in medical infrastructure, aesthetic innovation and services for international patients, travelers have more options than ever before when considering where to seek aesthetic care.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

After the runoff election, a European Union observer mission praised the transparency and efficiency of the vote-counting process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Over in Nevada, UNLV defensive lineman Cohen Fuller, who graduated high school in 2022, has brought a lawsuit objecting to the NCAA counting Fuller’s seasons played in junior college and in the NAIA.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of counting

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For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
According to the American Museum of Natural History, the best viewing locations are Manhattan’s broad cross streets with clear views west toward the Hudson River.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of viewing

Verb

If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Please report flooding by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026