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
Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Choreography, the color department, craft services, the health and safety department, intimacy coordination, legal, the production department, production finance and accounting, the property department, publicity, puppetry and dubbing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Before accounting for any of the other costs involved in running a club of Barca’s stature, 81 cents in every euro were gobbled up by football staff costs or the fees paid to bring players to the Camp Nou.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
According to James’ lawyers, this allegation lacks accounting and other documentary evidence.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Choreography, the color department, craft services, the health and safety department, intimacy coordination, legal, the production department, production finance and accounting, the property department, publicity, puppetry and dubbing.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
That is a big question because accounting for five times more of the matter in the universe than everyday matter, dark matter should have played a major role in how the cosmos developed.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Before accounting for any of the other costs involved in running a club of Barca’s stature, 81 cents in every euro were gobbled up by football staff costs or the fees paid to bring players to the Camp Nou.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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In 1604, Johannes Kepler would be credited with the first accurate explanation of how concave lenses could correct nearsightedness, as opposed to convex glasses for farsightedness.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most teams could use a hitter like Schwarber in the lineup, especially considering how valuable slugging has become in the modern era.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Magistrate Judge Reagan Jameson, who handed down the sentence, noted that the defense and prosecution teams felt the plea deal was the best conclusion to come to, considering the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Part of the reason why there are so few of these conversations about podcasting is a general lack of criticism for narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
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But that dynamic heated to a boiling point when ABC suspended the program in September, following Kimmel's brief remarks regarding the MAGA response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hagan said during a recent webinar for a large state restaurant association, many proprietors were surprised to learn they weren’t supposed to be counting service fees as tips.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the heart of the system is advanced AI that goes far beyond simply counting reps or tracking time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Within that viewing audience, Schoessel sees a great deal of crossover with his core customer.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The negative reviews — some going as far as calling All’s Fair the worst show ever with the worst acting — triggered a new media cycle of stories.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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