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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
Rather than shrink back from the rough language, the official White House X account and the administration’s rapid response team account both posted video of the president’s tough talk. William Earl, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025 Online and retail together account for 80 percent of revenue, with e-commerce alone comprising around half of total sales. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
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Payments to that company accounted for nearly two-thirds of the party’s expenses during the period. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025 The international business accounts for nearly 80 percent of turnover. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for account
Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
  • Miller’s approach to storytelling technique is as straightforward as the chronology, with a few exceptions.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • While the novel examines clashes between diverging approaches to justice, honor, and community, its looping chronology illustrates the inescapable ripples of national and family histories.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In April, the International Monetary Fund, which for decades has promoted versions of the austerity and deregulation policies that Milei adopted, rewarded Argentina with a new loan of twenty billion dollars.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • For those eager to travel further afield this Halloween season, a jaunt to the Transylvanian Alps should fit the bill.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of people think things aren't working, that the economy is rigged against them, and that hard work no longer pays the bills.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • The main channel of the Amazon River constantly erodes existing land and deposits new earth.
    Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Suzuki argued that Japan had enough uranium deposits at home and overseas to build the bomb.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating his disappearance and the six unauthorized or attempted uses of Valdez's card, including subpoenaing footage from the businesses where his card was used, according to KOB4.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • That uneven use of the death penalty is one of the reasons advocates want to abolish it.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • After evaluating nine different pairs for comfort, support, and value, the Hoka Mach 6 Sneakers proved to be the best for everyday wear.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Even more suggestive of charter value, Rick Ware and Legacy Motor Club have battled in court over the sale of a charter for $45 million.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Each country chooses its own film to submit for Oscar consideration, and in Israel, the winner of best film at the Ophir Awards is automatically the country’s submission.
    Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Chiefs pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier says one helpful aspect is that each receiver seems to have genuine respect and admiration for the guys around them.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • His sense of decency and fairness has earned him not only admiration, but genuine affection from everyone.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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