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
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Such bombardment, however, can both give and take in the accounting of lunar helium-3.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Chris Teague, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
On average, college graduates outearned high school graduates by almost $87,000 over that 15-year period, even after accounting for college costs.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Rather than functioning as a general-purpose accounting tool, Design Manager is designed for interior design firms, combining project management, accounting, procurement and billing in a single platform.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Such bombardment, however, can both give and take in the accounting of lunar helium-3.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Verb
New electric vehicles are more expensive than comparable gas models, and that’s before accounting for losses on trade-in values and other costs that come with buying a new car.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
On average, college graduates outearned high school graduates by almost $87,000 over that 15-year period, even after accounting for college costs.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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The aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis offered a partial explanation.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, about a week after the jury was announced, its members collectively quit, without an explanation.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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While Miller and his colleagues note in their study that past efforts to convince gun-owning households with kids to safely store their firearms haven't succeeded, Sathya sees reasons to be optimistic in his own health system.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Now, if Edwards were to create a narrative regarding relocation, that would be a different story.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Matein carry-on backpack holds just as much as a carry-on without actually counting as one, which is a total game-changer.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Verb
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The mock-trial format will ask whether microdramas represent a natural shift in viewing habits or a break with traditional media models, with the audience acting as both jury and interested party.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Cassidy, a medical doctor, has broken with the HHS secretary on multiple occasions, including slamming a change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants and calling for the postponement of key vaccine advisory panel meetings.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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