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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Users of those services can also worry a bit less about the service provider aggressively terminating accounts.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Based on platform regulations, brands can blacklist users, but new accounts can be easily created, which explains the luxury brand’s strategy to impose a sweeping ban on an entire block within the municipality.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The bigger lesson here is that school accounts deserve the same protection as bank accounts or email accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Many states offer additional tax breaks, and the accounts are easy to set up and manage.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
By all accounts, the Disney marketing army succeeded.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Affleck and Damon have said while promoting the film that the story is loosely based on accounts from Miami-Dade Police Capt.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Only 28% of Latino households have retirement accounts compared to 62% of white households, according to the report.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The investigation found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without providing identification.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Migration accounts for roughly half the gap.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
E‑commerce now accounts for nearly half of prestige dollars and the majority of units sold in skin care.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
In place of all-purpose or self-rising flour, this mix uses rice flour and potato starch, which accounts for its fluffy, airy texture.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
But the lineage of Budge Porter accounts for only a fraction of his impact.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Suppliers told the Reuters news agency that some orders were not being fulfilled due to a can shortage caused by the situation in the Gulf, which accounts for around 9% of global aluminum production.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 10 May 2026
The Modesto wine region accounts for roughly 40% of California’s wine output.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Just understand that if interest rates rise during these six, nine or 12 months, the CD rate won't, but the rates on the other two accounts likely will.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Users of those services can also worry a bit less about the service provider aggressively terminating accounts.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Based on platform regulations, brands can blacklist users, but new accounts can be easily created, which explains the luxury brand’s strategy to impose a sweeping ban on an entire block within the municipality.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The bigger lesson here is that school accounts deserve the same protection as bank accounts or email accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Many states offer additional tax breaks, and the accounts are easy to set up and manage.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026
By all accounts, the Disney marketing army succeeded.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Affleck and Damon have said while promoting the film that the story is loosely based on accounts from Miami-Dade Police Capt.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Only 28% of Latino households have retirement accounts compared to 62% of white households, according to the report.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Verb
The gains are largely attributable to the chip-making behemoth Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which accounts for more than 40% of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The investigation found that accounts for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash can be bought or rented online without providing identification.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Migration accounts for roughly half the gap.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
E‑commerce now accounts for nearly half of prestige dollars and the majority of units sold in skin care.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
In place of all-purpose or self-rising flour, this mix uses rice flour and potato starch, which accounts for its fluffy, airy texture.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
But the lineage of Budge Porter accounts for only a fraction of his impact.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Suppliers told the Reuters news agency that some orders were not being fulfilled due to a can shortage caused by the situation in the Gulf, which accounts for around 9% of global aluminum production.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 10 May 2026
The Modesto wine region accounts for roughly 40% of California’s wine output.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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Plaintiff attorneys have built similar tools capable of producing polished demand letters, medical chronologies, and settlement ranges using massive legal datasets.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Southern Sinagua people, hardy folk who lived in the area from about 1150 to around 1400, drew them to mark major happenings in their world, keep chronologies of celestial events or map out favorite Verde River hotspots.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The most common versions of this allow for an unlimited amount of money to be raised within a year.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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These versions only reveal how captivating the scores are at their core, no matter if they’re being played through a 64 KB sound chip or from a symphony hall.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Why one-time protection isn’t enough After a breach, you are often told to freeze your credit, accept the free monitoring offer and watch your statements.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When Jack Daniel’s launched its Aged Series back in 2021, adding age statements to the lineup for the first time in a century seemed like a natural step for the storied Tennessee distillery.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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As Mayor Todd Gloria has prepared his budget proposal for the next year, the city says its leadership has factored in a range of considerations for what to prioritize — including the results of a recent survey that led San Diego residents to give their own input.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Oddly, or not, 2025 is the year that appears to contain many of the payouts by the estate in regards to the Michael movie and costly reshoots.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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My father’s clients were loyal and had become close friends over the years, but my mother knew little about the technical side of accounting or tax preparation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Attorneys representing the Flores family vehemently asserted their clients’ innocence, repeatedly citing a lack of eyewitnesses and evidence.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Noun
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No need for explanations and convincing.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Experts stress that there are a variety of possible earthly explanations for such observations, from advanced drone technology to software bugs and instrument issues.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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