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
Steven Franck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, the largest collection of digital nomad programs are concentrated in the Americas, accounting for 36 percent of the programs analyzed, followed by Europe, which boasts 33 percent of programs, and Asia, which has 9 percent of programs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The accounting is questionable.
—Steven Franck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 2024, Chinese automakers produced over 31 million units, with EVs accounting for 41% of that figure.
—Hughey Newsome, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Overall, the largest collection of digital nomad programs are concentrated in the Americas, accounting for 36 percent of the programs analyzed, followed by Europe, which boasts 33 percent of programs, and Asia, which has 9 percent of programs.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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But increasingly, that explanation doesn’t hold up.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 2026 tour for Lifes Rich Pageant — never an apostrophe and never an explanation — will kick off February 11 in Denver and run through March 16 in Bloomington, IN.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage increases to 45% when considering data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In many cases, the two reasons amount to the same thing, with the same cause.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Details have yet to come out regarding the specifics of the policy violation.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team is counting on him to bring a stabilizing presence after a tumultuous 2024-25 season that saw the team miss the playoffs for the first time since 2021.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Watkins counting up his touchdown total in merriment on the sideline and Dart staying in the game until well in the fourth quarter were haunting images for Arkansas faithful and the team.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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From rooftop aquatheaters with massive high-definition screens to sports bars, lounges, and poolside cabanas, the city’s venues are rolling out premium viewing experiences for fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tightening polls also came after Cornyn leaned into the Texas redistricting fight, garnering attention for calling on the FBI to help bring back Democrats who had fled the state in protest against efforts to redraw the maps.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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With Brown's impending court date set for later this month, Republicans are calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who lawmakers argue didn't hold Brown accountable for his past alleged crimes.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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