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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 bill
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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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 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 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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Recent Examples of account
Noun
With highlight matchups like Giants-Commanders, Steelers-Jets, Lions-Packers and Bills-Ravens, new users can secure a $150 bonus offer or a $1,500 first bet safety net depending on their location by signing up for a new account here. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025 Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi’s technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 160 million global accounts. Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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The industry, however, accounts for only 15% of overall US employment, BLS data shows. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025 French had himself a night, accounting for 94 of those yards, along with the lone touchdown reception. Chris Winters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for account
Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
  • Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Davidtz hints at a family tragedy, but saves the reveal until late in a film that can sometimes be unclear, emphasizing sense memories over strict chronology (shooting from the back seat and under tables, to reinforce Bobo’s perspective).
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • Advertisement Then, in February, after an early version of the site was ready, a story about Shield Seniors and Tejasvi appeared in the Dallas Observer, bringing her to the attention of the people at AARP.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • While the designer version was composed entirely of cotton, these are 70 percent cotton and 30 percent polyester.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The moratorium provision was ultimately stripped from the bill before final passage.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The 29-year-old agreed with the caveat that the 31-year-old friend would fit the bill for all of the ingredients used for the food.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The nature of this deposit is distinctive enough that scientists believe its origin is a great flood.
    Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • At the club’s training ground in the Valdebebas district of the Spanish capital, both coaching staff and team-mates value the fact Ceballos can bring a style of play that is not so characteristic of the club’s other midfielders, more based on linking play.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Already hacked off by the renovation fiasco, the company’s longtime patrons pounced, accusing the corporation of betraying its history and values.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Johnson’s dishonesty doesn’t even take into consideration the carnage from the homicides of yesteryear in the Windy City.
    Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.
    Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • My admiration and respect will never vanish.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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