as in explains
to give the reason for or cause of
could not account for the huge difference in price between the two practically identical handbags
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The brand grew out of Pacific Pharma (now part of Amorepacific), which explains its derm-minded approach.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
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This is where the real magic will happen, the Navy explains.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Accounts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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