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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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The license is tied to a Microsoft account rather than a specific device, allowing for flexibility in use.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
So take the time to shop around to see which banks and accounts work for your savings account needs.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Though the company stopped offering 360 Savings accounts to customers, Capital One continued to service the existing accounts under the program, the filings said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 May 2026
The license is tied to a Microsoft account rather than a specific device, allowing for flexibility in use.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Verb
State Farm received more than 11,000 claims from the Los Angeles wildfires, accounting for roughly a third of all claims filed, state officials said.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
So take the time to shop around to see which banks and accounts work for your savings account needs.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office redacted the shooter’s precise movements through the school from a report that detailed his path and has consistently declined to make public the chronology of the attack, so Desmond’s exact route during the shooting remains unclear.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The chronology was found in a trove of materials related to the Epstein investigation, including photos, emails and several documents, many of which have been redacted.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Between 1916 and 1918, all armies fighting in the war either fielded their own versions of the tank or relied on tanks provided by their allies.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Since mom already has the candle version, gift her the matching reed diffuser to have her fave scent coursing through her space on a regular basis.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs concurs, saying the drag will offset the benefits from that tax bill the White House had championed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The House advanced the bill codifying the peeper’s status, House Bill 5534, this week by a vote of 136-0.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $50 deposit required.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The battery storage facility, designed to store energy from the grid during lower-use times to use during times of higher demand, will sit on about 10 acres near the center of that property.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Purchasing restrictions have been announced, and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has released medical gloves stockpiled for use in a pandemic to alleviate sourcing problems.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Belcher thinks that the 2026 midterm elections will be won not just on pocketbook issues but on values and character, and by bringing people together in a multiracial coalition.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the league experienced a growth spurt over the last few years, the value of franchises skyrocketed and the league’s appeal for TV rights dollars rose.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Climate is also a consideration, the researchers said, as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are less at risk of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires that have increased property insurance costs and sometimes affected property values in other parts of the country.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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While the song marks the first collaboration between Gaga and Doechii, both have expressed admiration for the other.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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In her opening remarks onstage at the Academy of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, Carson expressed her deep admiration for those who work to make movies come to life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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