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as in chronology
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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as in version
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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as in deposit
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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as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
all the planning came to no account when the event was abruptly cancelled
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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the position of publicity agent for a star is of considerable account in Hollywood
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as in consideration
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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as in admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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as in client
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 explanation
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 grounds
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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as in import
the quality or state of being important
where we go for dinner is of no account to me
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Recent Examples of account
Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Watch the hilarious interaction between Kroeger and his fan on Spin‘s X account here.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
Brian Mann, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said renewables and nuclear will account by half of global power supply by 2030.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Fire crews from Sharonville and Lockland were on site to assist with the fire, according to posts on the departments' social media accounts.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Watch the hilarious interaction between Kroeger and his fan on Spin‘s X account here.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Norway, while leading in gold and overall medals, is highly concentrated in just two sports, biathlon and cross-country skiing, which account for 16 of 22 medals.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said renewables and nuclear will account by half of global power supply by 2030.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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That family has expanded and relocated, as Emily herself noted in a quick chronology of the home team’s progression from Chinatown to Greenwich Village, then to a second place in Greenwich Village in just a few years.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The $720-million structure will serve as the new home for LACMA’s permanent collection with 90 exhibition galleries organized thematically rather than by medium or chronology.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The style is also available in an ankle-height version and a range of hues, including chocolate brown and deep maroon.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Similar to traditional chili, this meatless version gets its flavor from tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, beans, cumin, garlic, and onion.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The weekly grocery bill has been around $500 with both kids living at home, and the family usually orders delivery twice a week, rotating between Chinese and Indian food, which typically costs $70, including leftovers.—
Eliza Shapiro,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to Martin, though, around six to 10 of the anglers had already sent in deposits.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unidos and the handful of other local groups training observers last year adopted tactics that proved effective elsewhere, including the use of whistles to alert neighborhood residents to the presence of ICE agents.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once the elite athletes have been identified, they are helped to fulfil their potential in programs that utilize cutting edge knowledge, science and technology, including the functional use of psychology.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The other redemptions outside of those options typically offer a subpar value of less than 1 cent per point, except for Bilt Travel redemptions and travel partner transfers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians are taking it personally that their integrity is coming under attack in front of a global audience at the Olympics, which touts the values of respect and friendship.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy approached bags with the same consideration that defined the rest of her wardrobe.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks Brunson is another guy very deserving of first-team consideration.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Salsa star Jerry Rivera also had words of admiration and respect for Colón.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actress went on to detail her admiration for Dane's personality on and off screen.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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