Thesaurus results for ACCOUNTED

accounted

verb

past tense of account

as in considered

to think of in a particular way account themselves lucky to be alive

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Recent Examples of accounted Over the decades, Ernaux has examined class shame through close observation of her parents’ lives, accounted for all-consuming romantic obsession, and transcribed fleeting encounters in supermarkets and trains in the Paris suburbs. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026 Edwards won’t be the best running back TCU has faced this season, but those veterans from 2023 understand how quickly Edwards can change a game if he’s not accounted for. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 Commitments to replace virgin down with recycled or animal-free alternatives accounted for 85 percent of the reduction commitments identified. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Infections commonly picked up in hospitals and other healthcare settings accounted for nearly $12 billion in healthcare costs in 2023, the report found. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Seasonal roles accounted for just 20% of retailers' overall holiday job posts in September 2026, a decline from the same period in 2025. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Younger categories like red light therapy, infrared saunas and PEMF devices accounted for 86% of its sales in 2025, up from 18% in 2022. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Those registered with a third party accounted for just over 4,000 early votes and nearly 23,000 have cast mail ballots. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 In 2022, Republicans accounted for about 32% of North Carolina’s early vote to Democrats’ 38% and unaffiliated voters’ 30%. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Newsom is widely considered to be planning a presidential bid in 2028.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The first three often are considered the science prizes, and since their start in 1901, scientists in the United States have won 44% of those.

— Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

Although denim is often regarded as a classic American fabric, its origins likely lie elsewhere.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The junior guard is regarded as one of the best midrange shooters in the country, but is looking to expand her game as a starter at TCU.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

In a stunning political comeback, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been elected president of Brazil, according to official results from Sunday's runoff election, with more than 96% of the votes counted.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Everyone who resides in our country matters and should be counted.

— Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of counted

Verb

Purges of officials -- including some viewed as his political rivals -- have been carried out on a scale that led critics to argue the campaign was also used to consolidate his power.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Nowhere was his balancing act viewed more extremely than with Ukraine.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026