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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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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.
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