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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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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
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
The 1986 film also included accounts by former conscripts who had been forced to participate in the Russian occupation of Afghanistan, making clear the hopelessness and brutality of the war, starkly contrasting with the Kremlin’s version of a war of progress and purpose.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Since then, Newsom's social media accounts have skyrocketed.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Avoid entering payment information or logging in to accounts while connected to public networks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The bill writes health reimbursement accounts into the tax code, giving small businesses more affordable and flexible health insurance options, according to NFIB.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Following the guilty verdict on September 23, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen as jurors exited the courtroom, according to multiple accounts from reporters present.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Home to less than 6% of the world’s population, the region accounts for 22% of global cocaine consumption.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
See clips of Cardi at Sunday’s game shared by the official Patriots and NFL accounts on X below.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Apple's fourth quarter accounts for a tiny portion of iPhone 17 sales, as the phones were only on sale for a few weeks ahead of the end of the financial period.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Commercial aviation accounts for a growing share of global greenhouse gas emissions, fueled by rising demand for fast and accessible transport.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Utilizing a sizable collection of production and trade data, alongside a network model that accounts for both food and the materials needed to produce it, this macroscope depicts the effects of localized shocks to agricultural production on specific markets around the world.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
Who exactly is Doug Ford and what accounts for this political 180?
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Currently, no other solar model accounts for radiation while allowing element levels to change across space and time.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Airwallex’s focus, instead, is on companies that want a global presence and need to be able to issue employee cards, open bank accounts, and pay merchants across dozens of jurisdictions.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
The 1986 film also included accounts by former conscripts who had been forced to participate in the Russian occupation of Afghanistan, making clear the hopelessness and brutality of the war, starkly contrasting with the Kremlin’s version of a war of progress and purpose.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Since then, Newsom's social media accounts have skyrocketed.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Avoid entering payment information or logging in to accounts while connected to public networks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The bill writes health reimbursement accounts into the tax code, giving small businesses more affordable and flexible health insurance options, according to NFIB.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Following the guilty verdict on September 23, Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen as jurors exited the courtroom, according to multiple accounts from reporters present.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The feds claim that, at one point, Smith had as many as 10,000 active bot accounts streaming his music, and allegedly made over $10 million from this scheme.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Home to less than 6% of the world’s population, the region accounts for 22% of global cocaine consumption.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
See clips of Cardi at Sunday’s game shared by the official Patriots and NFL accounts on X below.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Apple's fourth quarter accounts for a tiny portion of iPhone 17 sales, as the phones were only on sale for a few weeks ahead of the end of the financial period.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Commercial aviation accounts for a growing share of global greenhouse gas emissions, fueled by rising demand for fast and accessible transport.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Utilizing a sizable collection of production and trade data, alongside a network model that accounts for both food and the materials needed to produce it, this macroscope depicts the effects of localized shocks to agricultural production on specific markets around the world.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
Who exactly is Doug Ford and what accounts for this political 180?
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Currently, no other solar model accounts for radiation while allowing element levels to change across space and time.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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Larger versions of these waves have been seen before, typically linked to solar flares, but the smaller, ever-present twisting kind had remained elusive — until now.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Other stars like Lisa Rinna, Tyra Banks, Kerri Colby, Trey Parker and more stars rocked versions of the head-turning number.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During opening statements, Toscano claimed that Parker did not act on her authority to search the student or remove him from school, the Associated Press reported.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Witness statements and video surveillance indicated the man fired a handgun into a home and then left the area in a white Honda SUV driven by the woman, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, questioned the legality of using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Republican leads in fundraising for citywide race No candidate came close to bringing in as much campaign funds as Peacock in the at-large council race.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Practical considerations stack up, too.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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But one of the simplest, most personal considerations is whether, and how, having a child will affect a person’s quality of life.—
Anthony Vaccaro,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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This rule would also change the way the EPA considers risk to workers in regards to toxic chemicals.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His longtime agent and friend, Steve Caric, often sends clients to him in the winter and early spring for extra work, and Paulsen welcomes them into his home and his brain.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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If its lawyers were unable to enter federal buildings or courthouses, representation of clients before federal courts and agencies would become impossible.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The investigator also requested explanations of the training, strategy and threat assessments specific to the operation, according to court documents.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the study did not explore potential explanations for the findings, Chen says that scientists have some theories.—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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But according to the song's very own author, the weary search for reasons is more the point than the restoration of belief.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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