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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accounting

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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

Every society has a moral accounting to make for its history somewhere. — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 As Cardsmiths tells it, the defendants have, in bad faith, tried to induce retailers to breach their contracts with Cardsmiths by threatening to sue and demanding accountings of revenue generated from Cardsmiths’ products. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

BCome provides the full picture by integrating the data into the garment’s life cycle assessment and accounting for impacts of earlier stages in the supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 Starlink is a critical piece of SpaceX's business, accounting for 36% of the company's revenue in the third quarter and 85% of its operating profit. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting

Noun

The results offer another explanation for the sustainability value-behavior gap, the disconnect between consumers’ environmental priorities and their purchasing decisions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
In truth, while these factors all play a part in shaping policy, the real explanation is far simpler.

— Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of explanation

Verb

There are also two off-site restaurants worth considering, both reachable on foot or via the hotel’s tuk-tuk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
But according to multiple reports, including the Associated Press, Blackburn is not considering tapping Hegseth.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of considering

Noun

Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
The Catalan capital has been a popular destination for decades, and with good reason.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of reason

Verb

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.

— Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
South Holland police responded Friday evening to the 14800 block of Perry Avenue regarding a report of shots fired, the village said in a statement.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of regarding

Verb

Let’s finish counting every vote and hearing every voice before declaring anything.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Daniel McGrath, head of customer operations at JD Sports, pointed to the intuitive hardware that enables store associates to focus on the customer rather than on counting.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of counting

Verb

The Afro-chic, three-bedroom private villa Elela is like having your very own safari camp, fully equipped with staff, a private game vehicle, and even a dedicated watering hole for prime wildlife viewing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The result is a streamlined viewing experience that feels more modern and appropriate for a new Apple product.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of viewing

Verb

After calling the Sheriff’s Office a second time, Abeyta confronted Atkins in the parking lot, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Another person calling from PoorHouse said the whole building was ablaze but hung up upon realizing the police had already arrived.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026