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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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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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9
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
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Numerous high-profile accounts have been hijacked to promote crypto scams, including one of OpenAI's unofficial accounts in late 2024.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi’s technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 160 million global accounts.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s because many platforms’ Terms of Service Agreements state accounts are non-transferable and terminate upon death.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, sightings flow much more quickly through digital-birding platforms, Discords, WhatsApp groups, and X accounts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
This extra layer of security helps protect your accounts even if a password is stolen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators are reviewing tram surveillance footage and seeking eyewitness accounts from other passengers.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Moscow repeatedly denied holding him, despite numerous accounts from fellow prisoners placing him in detention facilities in Russia.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Under Capri’s ownership, Colman and Choi have worked closely to build momentum at Jimmy Choo, dressing celebrities on- and off-screen; adding variety to the footwear mix, and building up the handbag category, which now accounts for a large part of sales.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Diarrhea accounts for about 1 in 10 deaths among children under 5 in low-income countries.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The coordinated expansion of these brain regions accounts for much of the variation in brain size across primate species.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The industry, however, accounts for only 15% of overall US employment, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For women, declining individual union membership doesn’t increase wage inequality, but the link between union strength and nonunion wages accounts for a fifth of the rise in inequality.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2025
That accounts for roughly 4,500 personnel, including over 2,000 Marines, to waters near Venezuela in an attempt to target drug cartels.
—Suzanne Blake
john Feng
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stormwater runoff alone accounts for nearly 80% of the pollution in the lakes, carrying fertilizers, chemicals and trash that threaten aquatic life and water safety.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Scammers could dig up more information on social media and use many of those details to attempt to commit identity theft — or hack into one of your accounts.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Numerous high-profile accounts have been hijacked to promote crypto scams, including one of OpenAI's unofficial accounts in late 2024.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Fintechs, financial institutions, and brands use SoFi’s technology platform Galileo to build and manage innovative financial solutions across 160 million global accounts.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
That’s because many platforms’ Terms of Service Agreements state accounts are non-transferable and terminate upon death.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, sightings flow much more quickly through digital-birding platforms, Discords, WhatsApp groups, and X accounts.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
This extra layer of security helps protect your accounts even if a password is stolen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators are reviewing tram surveillance footage and seeking eyewitness accounts from other passengers.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Moscow repeatedly denied holding him, despite numerous accounts from fellow prisoners placing him in detention facilities in Russia.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Under Capri’s ownership, Colman and Choi have worked closely to build momentum at Jimmy Choo, dressing celebrities on- and off-screen; adding variety to the footwear mix, and building up the handbag category, which now accounts for a large part of sales.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Diarrhea accounts for about 1 in 10 deaths among children under 5 in low-income countries.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The coordinated expansion of these brain regions accounts for much of the variation in brain size across primate species.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The industry, however, accounts for only 15% of overall US employment, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
For women, declining individual union membership doesn’t increase wage inequality, but the link between union strength and nonunion wages accounts for a fifth of the rise in inequality.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2025
That accounts for roughly 4,500 personnel, including over 2,000 Marines, to waters near Venezuela in an attempt to target drug cartels.
—Suzanne Blake
john Feng
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Stormwater runoff alone accounts for nearly 80% of the pollution in the lakes, carrying fertilizers, chemicals and trash that threaten aquatic life and water safety.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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The model is designed to provide helpful yet safe answers to sensitive questions, rather than simply refusing to respond as previous versions did.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new versions are chicer and more understated while still packing a style punch— especially the way designers are wielding them to outline and amplify architectural details like baseboards and trim.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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While past shows dazzled with bold statements like last year’s Technicolor, this collection embraces quiet intimacy.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this decade, sovereign wealth funds like Temasek (Vertex Holdings) and family offices have expanded their venture arms.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Immigration and confidence are two major considerations for David Doyle, Macquarie’s head of economics.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White House echoed that argument in regards to this week’s strike.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Crown Point resident Susan McKendry, during the public hearing portion of the annexation request, asked about how the new business park would be serviced in regards to utilities.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This indicates a universal positivity bias in human language, although researchers do acknowledge potential data biases and alternative explanations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The government was forced to acknowledge the anomalies officially, despite the lack of logical explanations regarding the sightings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gaga joins other artists including Sting and Adele, who both recently postponed concerts due to medical reasons.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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For those reasons and more, Rohl’s signing on a season-long loan, with a €20million obligation provided Everton avoid relegation, is intriguing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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