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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
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s only a September advertisement posted on his account since.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The study even accounted for several other factors, including occupation, adverse childhood experiences and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Back in November 2014, Manchester United’s official Twitter (now X) account posted about the club’s Soccer Schools World Skills final from that year.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s only a September advertisement posted on his account since.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The study even accounted for several other factors, including occupation, adverse childhood experiences and smoking.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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With ace editing by Alan Lowe, Neville follows a general chronology, but wisely avoids the completist minutiae of an album-by-album breakdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Only some forty works of his are known to have survived, and the inability to create any sort of accurate chronology required the curators of From Shadow to Light, which contains more than twenty of his paintings, to organize the exhibition thematically.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Torque-vectoring control and performance braking package The four-wheel-drive version of the Ti3 adds a series of premium features aimed at improving performance, comfort, and the overall driving experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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But what October 7th did was create the political possibility that the most extreme version of settlements, which had been on the shelf for many years, could be accelerated and pushed past the finish line.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Trump has also been pushing the GOP to pass the SAVE America Act, the voter ID and citizenship bill, which faces an uphill battle in the Senate.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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That could raise new credit risks for emerging markets, warned Fitch Ratings, as higher oil prices bloat subsidy and import bills and disrupt remittances, tourism and investment flows.—
Claire Jiao,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early 2021, the National Securities Clearing Corporation demanded a $3 billion collateral deposit.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For now, Californians can reserve an Afeela 1 for a $200 deposit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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This phase would most likely have included the use of cruise missiles, stealth bombers, and drones to hit air defense installations and command centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many returning Chinese scholars brought their Western training and methodologies back to the Chinese academy, prompting university officials to find ways to categorize—and make use of—their skills.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Certain purchases will support your values more than others at the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Build steady value with consistent attention.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Others are picking their retirement destination more strategically, weighing the cost of living, healthcare, and safety into consideration.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sustainability has been a key consideration for the facility, with lower-impact production technologies and energy-efficient machinery expected to reduce water and power usage.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the 1992 letter, Howard explicitly expressed admiration for Nazi Germany.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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That Vladimir never deserves M’s admiration is beside the point.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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