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Recent Examples of accounted
The research accounted for reduced availability of key nutrients in seafood, including calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein and iron -- the loss of which can be linked to increases in disease risk and additional deaths.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
White victims made up about 26%, Hispanic victims accounted for 17%, and Asian and Pacific Islander victims represented about 6% of the total number of those who were killed.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Hindi cinema’s recovery was driven by original Hindi-language productions, which accounted for 93% of the segment’s collections.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
It is not included in Moody's core count but accounted for the top sale of November.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Applications for mortgage refinancing loans soared 40% last week from the previous week and accounted for 60% of all home loan applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Once your must-haves are accounted for, take a hard look at what remains.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
MercyOne, UnityPoint and Broadlawns birth centers have accounted for every baby delivered at their facilities in 2025 and released their most popular baby names.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
For his career, Brown had 928 receptions for more than 12,000 yards and accounted for 88 total touchdowns, counting punt returns and one pass.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
White victims made up about 26%, Hispanic victims accounted for 17%, and Asian and Pacific Islander victims represented about 6% of the total number of those who were killed.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Hindi cinema’s recovery was driven by original Hindi-language productions, which accounted for 93% of the segment’s collections.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
It is not included in Moody's core count but accounted for the top sale of November.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Applications for mortgage refinancing loans soared 40% last week from the previous week and accounted for 60% of all home loan applications, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Once your must-haves are accounted for, take a hard look at what remains.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
MercyOne, UnityPoint and Broadlawns birth centers have accounted for every baby delivered at their facilities in 2025 and released their most popular baby names.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
For his career, Brown had 928 receptions for more than 12,000 yards and accounted for 88 total touchdowns, counting punt returns and one pass.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
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Before the Refugio oil spill, the pipelines under All Plains were considered intrastate because the previous owner filed tariffs with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh is considered by many to be the top candidate for multiple teams following his 18-year tenure leading the Ravens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.—
Chris Kuc,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Since González López assumed his new role, at least 14 senior figures associated with Marcano Tábata have disappeared, according to sources, including generals regarded as essential to the Honor Guard’s brigade-level command and operational continuity.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Such plans are still counted by the CSS Profile, which is used by about 200 private colleges, and some of the schools also count distributions.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The couple operated a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku has been viewed as an on-field and locker room leader early in his time in Dallas.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The profiles were trained on items in the public domain—with the goal of enabling the AI to respond to problems the way real board members might—grounded in how those business leaders viewed leadership, governance, and performance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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