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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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission chose Webster to lead a board created by Congress to oversee the accounting profession in response to scandals involving Enron and other corporations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
However, even accounting for these factors, the consumption indicated was extraordinarily high—far exceeding typical household usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Webster was a partner at the law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in 2002 when he was appointed to what turned into his short, stormy stint at the accounting industry oversight board.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
In 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission chose Webster to lead a board created by Congress to oversee the accounting profession in response to scandals involving Enron and other corporations.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
The panther-on-panther violence, described as intraspecific aggression, is the second most common cause of death for the species, accounting for roughly one in six deaths, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
However, even accounting for these factors, the consumption indicated was extraordinarily high—far exceeding typical household usage.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
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The group did not offer any explanation for the building's inclusion on the list.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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From the trailers, the explanation seems to be at least some sort of dimension-hopping shenanigans that will transplant the cast from one universe to another, or at least clone them and their experiences.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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And for some reason, its leading example is straight out of a Wattpad fan fiction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Our creative and marketing teams form the largest portion of our workforce—and for good reason.—
Anatolii Kasianov,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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