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Definition of accountingnext
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

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Recent Examples of accounting
Noun
Knowledge and operations roles, particularly in accounting, legal, banking and roles that are governed by regulatory compliance, typically involve considerable repetitive logic and document-heavy processes that are ideal for automation. Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Sometimes, associations make accounting errors or record duplicate charges in the ledger. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Verb
That margin could still end up materializing in the upcoming general election after accounting for where Mikels’ voters are likely to go. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The January 2026 Harvard BMJ Medicine study found that variety of exercise independently predicts mortality risk even after accounting for total volume. Allison Palmer june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accounting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
  • This Dutchman has yet to read a better explanation for what makes the nation of his birth tick.
    Leander Schaerlaeckens June 8, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Pasandideh said they were not given an explanation as to why some of the visas were not issued.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 14 states are considering legislation that would pause or ban new data centers.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • Although some of these drones get through, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to homes and infrastructure, analysts at RUSI and CSIS say that Ukraine’s air defenses are doing remarkably well considering the sheer size of Russia’s attacks.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • There’s a good reason that rooms come with binoculars because there is almost too much action to scope.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • That depth was part of the reason the 2001-02 Kings went 61-21 and took the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in the Western Conference Finals.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.
    Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Outreach regarding the requirements and implications of the new law should begin immediately.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Pratt argued that California’s lengthy ballot-counting process creates uncertainty.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
  • Cleverly shot, the film made good use of its taut 74-minute running time (not counting commercials, of course).
    David Morgan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The guides are top-notch and tailor each driver to meet your wildlife-viewing goals.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • For skywatchers in or traveling to Manhattan during the next viewing opportunity, the east-to-west streets with the clearest viewing opportunities are 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th street.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Karmelo Anthony Pat Lopez The prosecution rested after calling 21 witnesses.
    Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
  • Jamison first began calling square dances 50 years ago and has been based in the Asheville area since 1980.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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