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as in chronologies
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
newspaper reporters must strive to provide an accurate account of what happened
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2
as in versions
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
the pianist gave an account of the sonata that revealed a very mature understanding of the work
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3
as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
please add this meal to my restaurant account
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4
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
after paying the tuition, there was still money left for books in her special account for college expenses
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5
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
take into account the potential problems that come with keeping a horse
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6
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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7
as in clients
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the company sends out holiday cards to all its accounts
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8
as in explanations
a statement given to explain a belief or act
he could offer no credible account for why he had been absent from work for two hours
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as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
for that account alone you should agree that the system needs overhauling
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Recent Examples of accounts
Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Like many political advocacy groups, it’s organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit; the IRS does not require such groups to publicly disclose detailed expenditure accounts.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
And don't forget to perform your own factory reset on iPhone, Android, PC or Mac to ensure no old accounts, locks or data are lingering on the device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Disputing the charge with your credit card company within 60 days under the Fair Credit Billing Act might have also worked, even with an expired card (issuers can often route refunds to new accounts).
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Without visibility into all human and non-human accounts, applications accumulate stale, excessive or conflicting permissions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But West Germany were closer to the Netherlands than many contemporary accounts would suggest, both in style and and ability.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
As of January 2025, just short of half the population had social media accounts.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
StubHub’s regulatory tab now accounts for approximately 5% of its annual revenue.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Almost half of Nepal’s population uses some form of social media, which accounts for nearly eighty per cent of the country’s internet traffic.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Check restaurant websites and Instagram accounts for updates.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
After obtaining a copy of the subpoena, Austin learned that the Department of Homeland Security requested information about several Instagram accounts for a criminal investigation, including his.
—Ryanne Mena, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Her account was not searchable by name, and only accounts with a mutual connection could send a friend request.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
The couple first appeared on each other’s respective Instagram accounts that July.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Computer and mathematical tasks, like coding assistance, dominate Claude’s usage at 36%, while that accounts for less than 8% of total ChatGPT usage.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Zhang was initially arrested after months of posting accounts, including videos, from crowded hospitals and empty streets that painted a more dire early picture of the disease than the official narrative.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Like many political advocacy groups, it’s organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit; the IRS does not require such groups to publicly disclose detailed expenditure accounts.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
And don't forget to perform your own factory reset on iPhone, Android, PC or Mac to ensure no old accounts, locks or data are lingering on the device.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Disputing the charge with your credit card company within 60 days under the Fair Credit Billing Act might have also worked, even with an expired card (issuers can often route refunds to new accounts).
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Without visibility into all human and non-human accounts, applications accumulate stale, excessive or conflicting permissions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But West Germany were closer to the Netherlands than many contemporary accounts would suggest, both in style and and ability.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
As of January 2025, just short of half the population had social media accounts.
—Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cotton accounts for nearly 90 percent of the raw materials sourced annually for LS&Co.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
StubHub’s regulatory tab now accounts for approximately 5% of its annual revenue.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Almost half of Nepal’s population uses some form of social media, which accounts for nearly eighty per cent of the country’s internet traffic.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Check restaurant websites and Instagram accounts for updates.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
After obtaining a copy of the subpoena, Austin learned that the Department of Homeland Security requested information about several Instagram accounts for a criminal investigation, including his.
—Ryanne Mena, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Her account was not searchable by name, and only accounts with a mutual connection could send a friend request.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
The couple first appeared on each other’s respective Instagram accounts that July.
—Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Computer and mathematical tasks, like coding assistance, dominate Claude’s usage at 36%, while that accounts for less than 8% of total ChatGPT usage.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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Look for both deep-dish and thin-crust versions of cheese, pepperoni and sausage-mushroom pizzas.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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But different versions of a program called Crisis Now have not materialized for about a decade as three different department heads attempted to find funding.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last year, Ben & Jerry’s filed a lawsuit against Unilever, accusing the parent company of censoring its public statements to support Palestinian refugees and resolutions to end military aid to Israel.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, administration officials have repeatedly made sweeping statements about the need for broader investigations and punishments related to Kirk’s death.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reports must also summarize funding sources for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 related to safety and security, including any funds from federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s main political parties generally stage conferences in the fall, to debate policy, raise funds, and gird themselves for the parliamentary year ahead.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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This article illustrates both the tax and IRMAA considerations when considering a Roth Conversion.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The movie, which is under wraps in regards to its concept and direction, is timed to open on October 3, the same day as Swift’s album.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investment bankers are usually happy to show off their deal history, but knowing the names of those previous clients isn’t nearly as helpful as being able to speak to them directly.—
Frank Williamson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of my clients are hard-working individuals, immigrants, blue-collared and those who don’t qualify for the assistance of the public defenders but also don’t have the funds to hire mega firms.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cause of the Little Ice Age is unclear, but volcanic activity belching volcanic ash high into the atmosphere and blocking sunlight is one of the most likely explanations.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Friesen and coauthors share some general explanations.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The route, closed to the public for security reasons, was lined by 22 half-companies representing all branches of the armed forces.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The very different siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gone in separate directions over the years, and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruise together makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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