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
Coral Davenport, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Guthrie went on to graduate with high honors from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in accounting.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 May 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
But that accounting ignores the costs to American households and consumers, which, by law, government agencies must also demonstrate when justifying major rule changes.
—Coral Davenport, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Guthrie went on to graduate with high honors from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in accounting.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 May 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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Unless Troops Deployed Other explanations for the declining employment opportunities for white men could lie in troubles in some industries that employ more white men than white women, for example.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Perhaps the best explanation for some of the problems with the rerecordings is that Swift was rushing through them.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 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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The public backlash is part of the reason that long-term institutional investors sent a letter to Tesla’s board in late May raising concerns about the company.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Or maybe, for a million reasons, your recent expectations of how family life should be are not aligned with reality.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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