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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
William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Some accounts suggest that it was introduced at the initiative of TP (Thomas) Ratcliff, who conducted the pre-match community singing.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Astros third baseman Isaac Parades hit a solo homer to account for the lone early damage.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Noun
One of them is an account with low-risk assets that provides income during the first five years of retirement.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Some accounts suggest that it was introduced at the initiative of TP (Thomas) Ratcliff, who conducted the pre-match community singing.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Beer accounted for 86% of Constellation’s sales in the first half of its fiscal year.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Astros third baseman Isaac Parades hit a solo homer to account for the lone early damage.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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By establishing a chronology of the Group members’ works and analyzing the interrelationships of ideas therein, Rosenbaum seeks to create a literary history of Bloomsbury.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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Under the latest version, which was signed under the outgoing Biden administration and will last from 2026 to 2030, Seoul’s annual contribution in the first year will be $1.19 billion, an 8.3% increase from 2025.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The production version, its name stripped down a letter to just LM002, showed up four years later as a refined version of the ’82 concept.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Last year legislators passed SB 292 which bans the manufacturing, selling or distributing of products containing PFAs beginning on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Republicans criticizing the measure argued that the bill's new spending and the tax cuts are front-loaded in the bill, while the measures to offset the cost are back-loaded.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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That places the creatures as having lived during the early Carboniferous period, a time when Earth was covered in trees, and vast deposits of coal were beginning to form.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The Arc Coast is penciled in for 2026 production, and reservations are open now for a refundable deposit of $250.—
Paul Ridden
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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The first assistant director, David Halls, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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This sediment record reflects both natural climate variation and the profound impact of human land use, especially during the rise and fall of the Maya civilization.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Rising real estate values and increasing development also drove up costs.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The company also said the first quarter was a record for vehicle sales to retail customers amid a strong residual value market given the tariffs.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Kody shared with Robyn, 46, and his children the origins of his name, which was inspired by his father's admiration for Buffalo Bill, a.k.a.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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And the moment instantly sparked playful reactions and admiration across the internet.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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