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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
Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Following Maduro’s capture, Brody found one user, who only created their account a week before, had taken a massive position on Maduro leaving office.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
American accounted for more than half the cancellations, with 233.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The discrepancy between the DHS account of a deadly incident and the video evidence is part of a pattern.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Following Maduro’s capture, Brody found one user, who only created their account a week before, had taken a massive position on Maduro leaving office.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 12 Jan. 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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
American accounted for more than half the cancellations, with 233.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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The events that Herbert films are undated; the movie only hints at chronology, and its dramatic arc is a surprising one, revealing a change of consciousness by way of changes of circumstance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Allowing Brooks to steer the documentary, Apatow and Bonfiglio are able to stick to a fairly strict chronology.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No wonder the poem has lived with two versions for a century.—
Simon Maghakyan,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Woods Design is also offering an aluminum version as part of this campaign, which is still lightweight and durable but just not as sturdy as the titanium bracelet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When a subscription appears on a regular bill, sign-up friction tends to fall and cancellation resistance tends to rise.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The bill includes incentives for schools to lower the cost of a degree and to ensure that graduates meet certain average income thresholds, a nudge to help students attain degrees in fields that offer enhanced opportunities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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For instance, having to make a minimum deposit to open the account or meet a minimum daily balance to earn the high APY.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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During future fly-bys of Io, Juno will survey the moon’s surface looking for new lava flows and ash deposits resulting from this spectacular volcanic eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The reason this is especially tough to consider is that AI has a dual-use effect.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Human trials are expected next as the technology moves closer to real-world use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Olathe’s trajectory mirrors what’s happening across Johnson County — which saw more than 90% of the homes go up in value in 2024, with the average home prices sitting at $508,000 and average sale price at $557,000.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Any decision regarding Iran’s participation or nation exclusions would involve complex political and economic costs that extend far beyond football considerations.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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LeBron is still eligible for All-NBA consideration and has started playing in back-to-backs.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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There was ever on both sides admiration and suspicion.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each year, the group hosts a Fourth of July celebration in Denmark — a symbol of the nation’s deep admiration for America.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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