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as in chronologies
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
newspaper reporters must strive to provide an accurate account of what happened
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2
as in versions
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
the pianist gave an account of the sonata that revealed a very mature understanding of the work
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3
as in statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
please add this meal to my restaurant account
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4
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
after paying the tuition, there was still money left for books in her special account for college expenses
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5
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
take into account the potential problems that come with keeping a horse
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6
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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as in clients
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the company sends out holiday cards to all its accounts
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8
as in explanations
a statement given to explain a belief or act
he could offer no credible account for why he had been absent from work for two hours
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as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
for that account alone you should agree that the system needs overhauling
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Recent Examples of accounts
Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
To be sure, problem gamblers found their way around it, opening accounts with offshore sportsbooks or a local guy-who-knew-a-guy.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
On many nights, Tamara would find her grandmother hunched over the kitchen table, poring over trial transcripts in which Erik and Lyle delivered hours of tearful and stomach-churning accounts of beatings, verbal lashings and rape.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Roth accounts aren’t subject to RMDs.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
By all accounts, this game could have gotten out of hand.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Jones, who was fired and admitted to operating the accounts, did not respond to requests for comment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Even if hackers get your password from a phishing attack, MFA adds an extra lock to your accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
This will only work on accounts using an email included in the initial 2021 data breach.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Russia now accounts for roughly 12 percent of EU gas imports, down from 45 percent before its February 2022 invasion.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Its focus is a commitment to treating Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC), a common subtype of breast cancer that accounts for 15% of cases but receives just 1% of dedicated research funding, according to a news release.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
China accounts for nearly 70% of the world's rare earths mining and controls roughly 90% of their global processing.
—NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
China accounts for nearly 70% of the world’s rare earths mining and controls roughly 90% of their global processing.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
China accounts for about 70% of the global supply and has repeatedly used critical minerals as a bargaining chip in trade discussions.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
In late 2014, the music industry started counting album equivalent units, a composite metric that accounts for streaming and sales.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
The spending would be from campaign accounts, which are funded by donations.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
To be sure, problem gamblers found their way around it, opening accounts with offshore sportsbooks or a local guy-who-knew-a-guy.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
On many nights, Tamara would find her grandmother hunched over the kitchen table, poring over trial transcripts in which Erik and Lyle delivered hours of tearful and stomach-churning accounts of beatings, verbal lashings and rape.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Roth accounts aren’t subject to RMDs.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
By all accounts, this game could have gotten out of hand.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Jones, who was fired and admitted to operating the accounts, did not respond to requests for comment.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Even if hackers get your password from a phishing attack, MFA adds an extra lock to your accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
This will only work on accounts using an email included in the initial 2021 data breach.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Asian country accounts for around 70% of the world’s supply of rare earth minerals.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Russia now accounts for roughly 12 percent of EU gas imports, down from 45 percent before its February 2022 invasion.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Its focus is a commitment to treating Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC), a common subtype of breast cancer that accounts for 15% of cases but receives just 1% of dedicated research funding, according to a news release.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
China accounts for nearly 70% of the world's rare earths mining and controls roughly 90% of their global processing.
—NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
China accounts for nearly 70% of the world’s rare earths mining and controls roughly 90% of their global processing.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
China accounts for about 70% of the global supply and has repeatedly used critical minerals as a bargaining chip in trade discussions.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
In late 2014, the music industry started counting album equivalent units, a composite metric that accounts for streaming and sales.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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In addition to the arrival of the four flavors in product form, Milk Bar will offer the edible versions.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The British and American versions also have different plot points, further confusing the matter, but the score has endured and developed a cult-following.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nimrodi, a soldier who was 18 at the time of his death, was reportedly killed by Israeli airstrikes while in Gaza, according to statements by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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For her trip to Northern Ireland, Middleton had a clear vision for her sartorial statements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In response to recent attacks on public officials, California lawmakers can, for the next three years, use unlimited campaign funds to protect themselves and their families.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Executive women’s club membership Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay her $2,900 annual membership fee to an executive women’s club in New York City.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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There are other considerations linked to the mission to improve the atmosphere that also should be in the mix.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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But any potential changes must go through periods of stakeholder feedback and rulemaking considerations, the state energy commission said, so nothing will happen in the near term.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said that Qualcomm is suspected of violating the country’s anti-monopoly law in regards to its acquisition of Israeli firm Autotalks.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Nothing has been formally greenlit yet in regards to Tangled.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The creative sees today’s clients through a modern lens, using pieces from the day-to-day rather than those kept in a safe.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Facility makes military explosives Accurate Energetic Systems produces explosives for the military, commercial demolition firms, and aerospace clients.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were innumerable explanations of varying degrees of plausibility, but that made the image interesting to him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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