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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
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Create a free account or log in to continue reading.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Last season, Peacock and other non-linear platforms accounted for 10.2% of NBC’s Sunday Night Football deliveries, as 2.2 million fans per week streamed the primetime games compared to the flagship network’s 19.4 million viewers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
However, the data took into account a week’s extension compared to 2024.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Create a free account or log in to continue reading.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
Scherzer then retired Josh Harrison on a deep fly to left.
2016 — Colorado beat Miami 5-3 where eight solo homers accounted for all the runs in the game and set a major league record.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Last season, Peacock and other non-linear platforms accounted for 10.2% of NBC’s Sunday Night Football deliveries, as 2.2 million fans per week streamed the primetime games compared to the flagship network’s 19.4 million viewers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
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Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.—
Eric Tucker,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2025
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Career coaches advise applicants to tailor their résumés to highlight skills over chronology, emphasize volunteer or caregiving experience, and demonstrate a growth mindset.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In the latest version of the CJGJ-Eagles saga, the veteran safety went live on Instagram to chat it up with some fans.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Musicians Carlile and Bareilles, both multiple Grammy winners, co-wrote a song with Gibson that closes the film, with Bareilles handling the vocals in the version of the documentary that screened Saturday night.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 June 2025
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However, of those who pay their own cell phone bill, most waited until age 27 — and 18% didn't start paying for their plan until age 40 or later, AT&T found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Hard-liners dominate the Parliament and could pass a bill with that aim.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Low-cost home internet with AT&T AT&T Access is low-cost internet from AT&T Fiber for $30 a month with no equipment fees, deposits or contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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According to Merriman, there are IAC deposits in nearby countries, including Malaysia and Laos, where some projects have been set up with Chinese involvement.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Jackson’s independence from her liberal colleagues was on display in April, when the majority ruled that a challenge to President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison had been brought in the wrong court.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Blue state values Luciel Sanchez, 23, Wesleyan University ’24, living in Hartford Originally from southern Texas, Luciel Sanchez moved to Connecticut to attend Wesleyan University seeking a fresh start.—
Kat Struhar,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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With support from data scientist Peter Cotton, Score is developing a model that assigns a numerical value to each player’s contribution in real time.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Republican leaders in the Florida Senate have blocked consideration of those proposals.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Reds add two players, option to Triple A Saturday, the Reds traded for right-hander Brian Van Belle from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Malkin and previous coach Mike Sullivan certainly had their share of disagreements over the years, though both had admiration and respect for one another.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Pink Pink roses depict admiration and appreciation, offering an alternative to red roses for a romantic partner.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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