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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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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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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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
And by all accounts there was a determination dating to the spring at Camelback Ranch not to let this opportunity slip away.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Several social media accounts believe to belong to some of those involved in the group chat have also gone dark, either deleted or set to private, following Politico's report.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But, according to court records, interviews and other accounts from people close to Vought, DOGE’s efforts were guided, more than was previously known, by the OMB director.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
So, taking these precautions now can help keep your accounts and personal data secure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Pro-Palestinian and anti-war celebrities have used red carpets, award shows and their social media accounts to keep focus on the people of Palestine.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
To be sure, problem gamblers found their way around it, opening accounts with offshore sportsbooks or a local guy-who-knew-a-guy.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Roth conversions, which move money from traditional pre-tax accounts to post-tax Roth accounts, help keep future income lower and IRMAA down, advisers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Tellez has deposited about $100,000 into the La Catedral Arena accounts at Zions Bank over the past two years, the complaint said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
The couple announced the happy news in a joint post on their Instagram accounts the following day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Forty-six percent of patients in the county’s health care system are covered by Medi-Cal, which accounts for about half of the revenue.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security also launched Bluesky accounts Friday.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The international business accounts for nearly 80 percent of turnover.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Drawing on decades of work across industries and communities, the company aims to help clients navigate complex ecosystems, offering insight that accounts for measurable outcomes and human experience.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The Asian country accounts for around 70% of the world’s supply of rare earth minerals.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
But the reality is that most 12-year-olds use their phones and TikTok accounts pretty effectively.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
And by all accounts there was a determination dating to the spring at Camelback Ranch not to let this opportunity slip away.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Several social media accounts believe to belong to some of those involved in the group chat have also gone dark, either deleted or set to private, following Politico's report.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
But, according to court records, interviews and other accounts from people close to Vought, DOGE’s efforts were guided, more than was previously known, by the OMB director.
—Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
So, taking these precautions now can help keep your accounts and personal data secure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Pro-Palestinian and anti-war celebrities have used red carpets, award shows and their social media accounts to keep focus on the people of Palestine.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
To be sure, problem gamblers found their way around it, opening accounts with offshore sportsbooks or a local guy-who-knew-a-guy.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Roth conversions, which move money from traditional pre-tax accounts to post-tax Roth accounts, help keep future income lower and IRMAA down, advisers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Remember, the width of your outstretched fist accounts for roughly 10 degrees in the night sky!
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Tellez has deposited about $100,000 into the La Catedral Arena accounts at Zions Bank over the past two years, the complaint said.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
The couple announced the happy news in a joint post on their Instagram accounts the following day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Forty-six percent of patients in the county’s health care system are covered by Medi-Cal, which accounts for about half of the revenue.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Homeland Security also launched Bluesky accounts Friday.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The international business accounts for nearly 80 percent of turnover.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Drawing on decades of work across industries and communities, the company aims to help clients navigate complex ecosystems, offering insight that accounts for measurable outcomes and human experience.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The Asian country accounts for around 70% of the world’s supply of rare earth minerals.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
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According to Niccol, the company’s egg bites, including bacon and gruyère, Italian sausage, as well as egg white and roasted red pepper versions, have been a hit among customers and are here to stay.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Comparatively, Carter’s versions of the boots typically resell for between $500 and $1,000 on sites like StockX, depending on the size and color.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nimrodi, a soldier who was 18 at the time of his death, was reportedly killed by Israeli airstrikes while in Gaza, according to statements by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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For her trip to Northern Ireland, Middleton had a clear vision for her sartorial statements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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First Brands had a web of complex debt agreements with a slew of lenders and investment funds globally.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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This led to fervent talk about our perpetual lack of funds, the ravages of late capitalism, and how to assuage said ravages.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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It was based on broader strategic considerations related to the overall direction and competitiveness of our athletics enterprise in a rapidly changing environment.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Seventh Circuit’s opinion underscored that the judiciary retains a role in reviewing statutory conditions for troop deployment, while the New York decision reaffirmed congressional mandates that security grants be based on risk assessment rather than political considerations.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Much of her content is focused on safety in regards to sun exposure.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The players, according to sources close to the squad, do not know what to expect with regards to Postecoglou’s future — there is a mood of uncertainty.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Investors all-in The upward march in the indexes has pushed the aggregate equity allocation of Bank of America's high-net-worth clients up to 64%, just shy of the two-decade high set in late 2021.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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There were innumerable explanations of varying degrees of plausibility, but that made the image interesting to him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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