Thesaurus results for ACCOUNTING

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noun

ə-ˈkau̇n-tiŋ

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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verb

present participle of account

as in considering

to think of in a particular way account themselves lucky to be alive

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Seven years ago at an accounting conference in Orlando, Shelby Dibs and Liam Kirker were paired in a teambuilding exercise. —

Michele Lerner, New York Times, 21 May 2026 The tools were pitched to developers as a way to build increasingly complex systems — similar to how the creation of Excel spreadsheets led to a boom in the accounting profession. —

Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 May 2026

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Kuna has become Ada County’s hottest housing market, accounting for nearly one in five home sales countywide in early 2026. —

Scott McIntosh. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026 Forward-thinking managers are accounting for that, developing attractions and environments that appeal to visitors even when the weather is not clear and comfortable. —

Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Arthur was taken back to the doctor two additional times in the ensuing weeks and was given various explanations about his condition, including asthma and even anxiety.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026