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 The simulation accounted for the real motors’ limited strength and speed, as well as the play in their gears, so the robot learned moves its body could actually pull off in real life. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 The restoration also accounted for previous errors made by past experts who had touched up the painting, fixing, for example, pieces of the painting depicting the figure’s mouth and chin, which had been set in the wrong place. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 According to a 2022 global study by researchers at Arizona State University, the green sea turtle accounted for 56% of sea turtle killings in the 30-year period to 2020. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Teenagers accounted for more than half of the team’s 12 goals, with Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and Justin Ellis among the young standouts. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft accounted for half of all clean energy deals signed across the globe in 2025. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 State figures from 2022, for example, show less than 1% of filers reported an income over $1 million, but those returns accounted for 35% of overall income tax revenue. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Actors in massively internationally popular Thai TV dramas, such as Loewe ambassadors Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul and Tawan Vihokratana, in particular, are also accounted for. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Of the 186 chief executive departures Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted in August, government and nonprofit organizations accounted for 62, more than any other sector. — Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted

Verb

Anyone born in 1960 or later must be 67 years old to be considered full retirement age, according to the Social Security Administration.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
That novel is often considered a historical novel by readers and critics, which is slightly baffling to me.

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Though the film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of the 21st century, when Del Toro set out to make it, the industry was not receptive to his ideas.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

Your vote will be counted once your eligibility and registration are verified.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Of the 186 chief executive departures Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted in August, government and nonprofit organizations accounted for 62, more than any other sector.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of counted

Verb

It was put on by a company called Candle House, which, though little-known as of yet in the theatrical mainstream, has enough of a cult national reputation that nearly all of the 76 shows sold out pretty much just on word of mouth, at $247 a pop.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The pop-up, called Sheep, debuted on July 8 in the rooftop restaurant space at the hotel, offering a $95 per person four-course tasting menu focused on open-fire cooking.

— The Know, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of called

Verb

Lee, who viewed the decision as inevitable and felt obliged to support Roh, made the announcement.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Similarly, Kelly Saco and Jeremy Tache -- who were retained as sideline reporters -- are viewed by the Marlins as assets not only as broadcasters but also, to an extent, as Marlins ambassadors who promote the product.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026