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Recent Examples of accounted
His efforts led to the creation of new business lines that accounted for more than half of the organization’s revenue within three years.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Growing advanced chip capacity TSMC's high-performance computing division, which includes AI and 5G applications, accounted for the majority of sales in the first quarter, rising to 61% of revenue.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Pritzker’s $10 million in contributions to Illinois Future accounted for a substantial portion of the roughly $24 million in outside expenditures reported in the race.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The generation accounted for just 4% of all buyers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Owen Walewander's grand slam accounted for the final runs in the inning.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Shortstop Willy Adames accounted for the Giants’ lone run with a solo homer in the fifth, his third of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Smith has accounted for 92 total pressures and 19 1/2 sacks over three seasons, while Bush has amassed 91 pressures and 13 sacks in his three years (one at Cal, two at Liberty).
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
With a single exception, the surviving cast, major and minor, is present and accounted for, still looking very much like themselves, their characters older, but not wiser.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Growing advanced chip capacity TSMC's high-performance computing division, which includes AI and 5G applications, accounted for the majority of sales in the first quarter, rising to 61% of revenue.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Pritzker’s $10 million in contributions to Illinois Future accounted for a substantial portion of the roughly $24 million in outside expenditures reported in the race.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The generation accounted for just 4% of all buyers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Owen Walewander's grand slam accounted for the final runs in the inning.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Shortstop Willy Adames accounted for the Giants’ lone run with a solo homer in the fifth, his third of the season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Smith has accounted for 92 total pressures and 19 1/2 sacks over three seasons, while Bush has amassed 91 pressures and 13 sacks in his three years (one at Cal, two at Liberty).
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
With a single exception, the surviving cast, major and minor, is present and accounted for, still looking very much like themselves, their characters older, but not wiser.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
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To be considered eligible for induction, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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She is considered at risk due to medical conditions.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now it’s regarded by many as the richest of his three California novels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like Somfai and Hjelmstad, Hines is another player that was highly regarded as a recruit.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
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She was contacted by an elections official and her ballot ultimately was counted.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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And earlier this year, billionaires David Blitzer and Joe Tsai bought into the Germany SailGP Team, which already counted four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel as an owner.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Separate legislation called the ROTOR Act that the Senate crafted came up one vote short in the House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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In 1985, a mock trial was held in Jerusalem against Mengele, and Spiegel was called as a witness.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Getty Images These effects result in the Moon being viewed from slightly different angles.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Many in the sport viewed the javelin as his best event, but he was forced to drop it his junior year at Oregon after blowing out his elbow.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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