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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
Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Smollett has not commented on the documentary on his social media accounts.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Green accounted for 375 total yards when adjusted for sacks.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Some companies, like Wise, require recipients to have a bank account.
—Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Smollett has not commented on the documentary on his social media accounts.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Together, these four states account for nearly 39 percent of the total estimated affected population.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Green accounted for 375 total yards when adjusted for sacks.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Davidtz hints at a family tragedy, but saves the reveal until late in a film that can sometimes be unclear, emphasizing sense memories over strict chronology (shooting from the back seat and under tables, to reinforce Bobo’s perspective).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gordon can be the Dolphins’ version of David Montgomery.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some versions of the tale hold that the song's name came from a stripper Roth knew.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaders from Jackson Hospital and Baptist Health Systems, who were present at the dental clinic’s opening day, said community clinics like UHI help keep people from misusing the Emergency Departments at hospitals — which can run patients a bill of $800 a night.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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He was being paid over £150,000 a week, doubling which would have loaded £9million extra onto the St James’ Park wage bill.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The nature of this deposit is distinctive enough that scientists believe its origin is a great flood.—
Elizabeth Fernandez,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the club’s training ground in the Valdebebas district of the Spanish capital, both coaching staff and team-mates value the fact Ceballos can bring a style of play that is not so characteristic of the club’s other midfielders, more based on linking play.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Already hacked off by the renovation fiasco, the company’s longtime patrons pounced, accusing the corporation of betraying its history and values.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s dishonesty doesn’t even take into consideration the carnage from the homicides of yesteryear in the Windy City.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
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
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The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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My admiration and respect will never vanish.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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