as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Information-gathering Mercury links with combative Mars in your 2nd House of Funds, encouraging fairness in all your accounting.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2024 the division reported that, after accounting for environmental rules and taxes, Californians still pay an extra 41 cents more per gallon and the largest share of that goes to industry profit.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
After graduating with a degree in accounting, McVay had a jet-setting career running the books for Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, The Walt Disney Company, McCormick & Schmick’s and more.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Information-gathering Mercury links with combative Mars in your 2nd House of Funds, encouraging fairness in all your accounting.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The cost of oil is the primary driver of retail gasoline prices, typically accounting for more than half the total price per gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2024 the division reported that, after accounting for environmental rules and taxes, Californians still pay an extra 41 cents more per gallon and the largest share of that goes to industry profit.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
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Two absurd explanations were offered last week for how Poland surpassed Switzerland to become one of the world’s 20 largest economies just 34 years after the collapse of the Soviet empire.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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After his arrest, Manzoor told police about his time spent at the organization but would not provide an explanation for how the funds came to be in his account, the records say.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times first reported on March 23 that the Pentagon was considering deploying troops from a combat brigade unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lamar said even she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for no apparent reason, driving a Mercedes Benz with her child in the backseat.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The app also encourages users to write a message to the host during the reservation process about the reason for renting.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here's a refresher on the back-and-forth regarding the COVID vaccine, so far.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Money and self-worth align as the sparkling Sun conjoins illusory Neptune in your 2nd House of Values, harmonizing imagination with practicality (especially regarding upcoming purchases or other investments).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Not counting the billions in development spent in the last 16 years, NASA’s Office of the Inspector General estimates each launch of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft at KSC costs about $4 billion.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fans around the world have been counting the days until this moment, ever since BTS put the group on pause while all seven members fulfilled their mandatory military service in South Korea.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here are six observatories to visit for viewing comets, or other space sights.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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Streaming now accounts for half of all viewing, pulling ad dollars and audiences away from traditional TV and forcing stations to cut costs.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Jaunts wakes as the high-flying Sun embraces dreamy Neptune, calling you to learn, explore, and widen your outlook.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Lynch allegedly then started calling and texting Finn obsessively.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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