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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
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
And while the Tribune analysis did find a 146% jump in assaults, that doesn’t take into account the dramatic shifts in ridership over the pandemic.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Paxten Aaronson, Colorado’s all-time record inbound transfer, opened his 2026 account with a brace.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
And while the Tribune analysis did find a 146% jump in assaults, that doesn’t take into account the dramatic shifts in ridership over the pandemic.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Streaming now accounts for half of all viewing, pulling ad dollars and audiences away from traditional TV and forcing stations to cut costs.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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Typically found at gas stations and smoke shops, kratom and its synthetic version, known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH, have been marketed as an over-the-counter aid for pain, anxiety and drug dependence.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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His mandate will be reassuring US consumers about the trajectory of their energy bills — gasoline is now nearly $4 per gallon on average nationwide, the highest level since 2023.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The president then urged Senate Republicans to combine all of those bills and amendments into one piece of legislation, eliminate the filibuster, and skip their two-week Easter recess, due to start at the end of this week, if needed to pass it.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Fund the account through a lump sum deposit or automatic monthly contributions.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut was one of the early states to adopt a bottle deposit law in the early 1980s, a forward-thinking policy that placed a small refundable deposit on beverage containers to encourage their return rather than disposal.—
Chuck Riegle,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Democrats are asking for better identification for federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among other measures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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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,
22 Mar. 2026
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Rules prohibit federal employees from soliciting or accepting gifts or items of monetary value greater than $20 if the gift is related to their government position.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Elementary, middle and high school students can register for Camp Haverim, where Jewish values, culture and traditions are celebrated through song, food, art and dance.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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City officials will not comment further until a proposal is ready for formal consideration by the City Council, Plano spokesperson Amanda McNew said.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wacocha said the family is seeking consideration from the federal government based on due process rights and the humanitarian circumstances of their case.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The finale stretched out over two hours, and by the time Canada, Shires, and Jason Boland, respectively, stepped into the spotlight to cap the night, the love and admiration for Snider had been laid bare.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2026
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While baking with whole grains remains Jullapat’s guiding principle, this book is dedicated to her admiration of those who, well, bake in the morning.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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