Thesaurus results for ACCOUNTING

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noun

ə-ˈkau̇n-tiŋ

Definition of accounting

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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verb

present participle of account

as in considering

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

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Recent Examples of accounting

Noun

Global fiber production reached approximately 132 million metric tons in 2024, according to the report, with polyester accounting for 59 percent. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Olivares, who was treated with CAR T-cell therapy, is now an accounting student at Broward College. — Lauren Pastrana, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Internally, the division has grown by forty-four per cent since 2022, accounting for more than a quarter of the sixteen billion dollars in revenue that the company reported last year, and Hermès’s cultural influence is likewise on the rise. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Tubi says one in six Tubi UK viewers watched creator content in July, accounting for more than 10% of total watch time in the country. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

Noun

Fans want to go inside, so just telling viewers the terms along with a one-line explanation goes a long way.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of explanation

Verb

The panel's decision comes even as the Supreme Court is already considering the same case, which is part of a frenzied legal rush as states are beginning to send out mail ballots for this fall's midterm elections.

— NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
It may be overlooked, considering how comfortable Suzuki appears when carrying out Unai Emery’s ploy of his backline baiting an opponent’s press, but at Parma, he was required to kick mostly long.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of considering

Noun

Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Dallas host committee, said there were strong reasons for some lawmakers and candidates to pass on attending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Rogers did not give a specific reason for her departure from the Education Department, which was first reported by National Public Radio.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of reason

Verb

SafeSport is a nonprofit organization that addresses abuse claims regarding allegations of physical and emotional misconduct in Olympic sports.

— PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Host Jimmy Kimmel cited concerns over Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regarding equal airtime for political candidates.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

By Childs’s count, Tuesday’s release patches 972 vulnerabilities, and 997 when counting the porting of fixes for the Chromium browser incorporated into Edge.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
But for thousands who still mourn, especially in the New York region on the 25th anniversary, such fundamental concerns about identifying the victims, counting the dead and finding the culprits is the equivalent of an open wound.

— Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of counting

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The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of viewing

Verb

On Wednesday, Fleury will operate from the sidelines after calling plays on the field for two of Seattle’s three preseason games.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026