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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2013, the city health commission hired an accounting firm to audit the organizations receiving health levy funds.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Even after accounting for slight price differences tied to curbside ordering, the total came out to nearly $500.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Market concentration is increasing among online video platforms, with the top 15 accounting for 58% of total online video revenues in 2025.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2013, the city health commission hired an accounting firm to audit the organizations receiving health levy funds.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Charlotte Douglas is the second-largest hub for American Airlines, accounting for about 90% of all flights out of the airport.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Even after accounting for slight price differences tied to curbside ordering, the total came out to nearly $500.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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One reason the design concept endures is the sink's functionality within the kitchen's larger scheme.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cohen is counting on both of those things to be true to get the club closer to its lofty goal of competing for a league championship in its first season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the rapid release of three studio albums in the span of three years, not counting a flurry of EPs and live recordings, Bryan mostly took last year off to recalibrate.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The goggles act as both a viewing interface and a recording device.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At least 100 demonstrators gathered in New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting, calling for justice for Good's family and the abolishment of ICE.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several minutes later, officers responded to a report of a man calling for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside after being shot.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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