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as in chronology
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 version
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 deposit
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 use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
all the planning came to no account when the event was abruptly cancelled
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as in value
the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities
the position of publicity agent for a star is of considerable account in Hollywood
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as in consideration
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 admiration
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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as in client
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 explanation
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 grounds
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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as in import
the quality or state of being important
where we go for dinner is of no account to me
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Recent Examples of account
Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
That company’s bank accounts were controlled by Efrain Betancourt and his current wife, Leidy Badillo.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 May 2025
The new contract comes on the heels of a £1.9 million ($2.6 million) fundraising effort that received numerous contributions from artists and galleries, who together accounted for about half of all monies raised.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 May 2025
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Noun
What To Know On Tuesday, social media account tscrazier took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a viral video from the AMAs of the Artist of the Year announcement.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
That company’s bank accounts were controlled by Efrain Betancourt and his current wife, Leidy Badillo.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
Verb
On Tuesday, May 27, the official Kelce Brothers Instagram account for Travis, 35, and his older sibling, Jason Kelce, 37, shared photos of the aesthetics and construction site of 1587 Prime.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 May 2025
The new contract comes on the heels of a £1.9 million ($2.6 million) fundraising effort that received numerous contributions from artists and galleries, who together accounted for about half of all monies raised.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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The new chronology used wood samples recovered from the Drouzet River in the Southern French Alps.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Without an alternate chronology compiled or published by the U.S. government, the committee became the go-to source for formally identifying recessions.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Under the latest version, which was signed under the outgoing Biden administration and will last from 2026 to 2030, Seoul’s annual contribution in the first year will be $1.19 billion, an 8.3% increase from 2025.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Also in the footwear realm, the brand glamorizes commuter flats with the Gigi Thong sandals featuring oversize crystal embellishments in addition to a short 45mm version of the brand’s signature heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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The bill passed unanimously out of committee and is presently awaiting further action in the state Senate.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Full legal name Birthdate Home address Geolocation of your device Initial cash deposit Bank account and routing number Bonus bets will arrive in your account after your bet settles and will stay available to you for seven (7) days.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Back in April, the central bank had cut its deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Learn how to evaluate your existing garden, use or convert irrigation systems and basic design approaches.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Always consult your stovetop model's use and care guide for specific recommendations and best practices on maintenance.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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One driver who might deliver pretty good value for a Top 10?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2025
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Then, when rates do come down and investors go looking for higher income, the value of these funds’ bonds—and indeed the value of these funds themselves—should rise.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The measure, which would implement much of Trump’s second-term agenda, will now go to the Senate for consideration.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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