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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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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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7
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
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Use a private email address for your financial accounts that scammers won't easily guess.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Mary Cecilia Rogers was, by all accounts, a phenomenon.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
This is a no-brainer offer for new users to jumpstart their accounts in time for the end of the sports weekend.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For example, annual per-seat pricing was standard, where one user pays for one year and then accounts expanded by adding multiple users.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, screenshots of the post were widely shared by other accounts.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While no evidence pointed to the ex-boyfriend as the killer, digital forensics instead linked the fake email accounts the stalker used to Daniel's workplace as well as burner phones purchased with a gift card registered to his name.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Actor Zac Efron, NBA star Jimmy Butler and MMA fighter Paddy Pimblett simultaneously posted similar-style teasers through their Instagram accounts on Saturday.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2025
Scores of y’all have saved it to your My Recipes accounts this month, where all of our Southern Living recipes can be found.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
According to election filings, the group’s Republican counterpart, the Congressional Leadership Fund, accounts for the vast majority of the roughly $5 million raised by a committee led by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from Bakersfield.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
That category accounts for 50% of each NBA team’s overall Future Power Rating, the 0-100 score each team receives to determine its overall ranking.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Putting things into context, Lisandroni said that Russia accounts for around 2 percent of company sales compared with 9 percent in 2021.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Douglas is the second-largest hub for American, which accounts for about 90% of all flights out of the airport.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
This will only work on accounts using an email included in the initial 2021 data breach.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Use a private email address for your financial accounts that scammers won't easily guess.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Mary Cecilia Rogers was, by all accounts, a phenomenon.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The industry that got away Modern-day Americans know coffee as a morning pick-me-up, but historical accounts place the beverage in the hands of Sufi monks in Yemen, who sipped on coffee to remain energized through late-night prayer rituals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
This is a no-brainer offer for new users to jumpstart their accounts in time for the end of the sports weekend.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For example, annual per-seat pricing was standard, where one user pays for one year and then accounts expanded by adding multiple users.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, screenshots of the post were widely shared by other accounts.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Japan alone now accounts for nearly a third of premium streams in the region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While no evidence pointed to the ex-boyfriend as the killer, digital forensics instead linked the fake email accounts the stalker used to Daniel's workplace as well as burner phones purchased with a gift card registered to his name.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Actor Zac Efron, NBA star Jimmy Butler and MMA fighter Paddy Pimblett simultaneously posted similar-style teasers through their Instagram accounts on Saturday.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2025
Scores of y’all have saved it to your My Recipes accounts this month, where all of our Southern Living recipes can be found.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
According to election filings, the group’s Republican counterpart, the Congressional Leadership Fund, accounts for the vast majority of the roughly $5 million raised by a committee led by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from Bakersfield.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
That category accounts for 50% of each NBA team’s overall Future Power Rating, the 0-100 score each team receives to determine its overall ranking.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Putting things into context, Lisandroni said that Russia accounts for around 2 percent of company sales compared with 9 percent in 2021.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Douglas is the second-largest hub for American, which accounts for about 90% of all flights out of the airport.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
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Russia refers to that family of drones as the Gerans, newer versions of which are jet powered.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Peloton Pro Series includes commercial versions of its Bike+, Tread+ and Row+ and will be marketed to places that have small gyms, like hotels, apartment buildings, corporate wellness centers and country clubs.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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To qualify as defamation, Ray J’s statements would have to go beyond merely hostile opinions and instead assert a provably false statement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Common reasons to grant extensions include if the resident is applying for FEMA funds, facing difficulties finding a contractor or working through an insurance claim.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump's executive order calls for diverting some of those funds.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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There are economic considerations including freight costs, the cargo transported and how quickly it’s needed, said Klaus Dodds, a geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at RAND Europe, a research institute.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other old-car issues, such as gremlins impacting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and exhaust systems, are ongoing considerations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His portfolio spans everything from private homes to boutiques for clients such as the 1916 Company, Fernando Jorge, and Thom Browne.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Prairieland Detention Facility defendants’ attorneys refer to their clients as protesters.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are two possible explanations for the observed flight.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Possible explanations include changes in blood pressure, heart rate and even circadian rhythms (the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle).—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are good reasons for wanting to learn from Switzerland’s experience.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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