taking account of

phrase

present participle of take account of
as in allowing (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) She decided to offer her services on a sliding scale, taking account of local income disparities.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taking account of
  1. taking into account
  2. reckoning with
Phrase
  • Having to adjust the itinerary comes with the terrain, as the Meltons were constantly in communication with the trip organizers, both taking into account current global considerations like the war in Iran as well as unpredictable weather.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • And that’s not taking into account the second squadron of F-15IA jets Israel ordered, which would doubtlessly prove a formidable foe against any Iranian Flankers.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of taking into account
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  • For those of us who are reckoning with our youthful tanning exploits, however, the idea of wearing an oil formula in place of a cream or lotion seems like the antithesis of sun safety.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026
  • Their pogoing second album, Where’s My Utopia, saw Smith reckoning with the cost of fame and allowed the band to play some of the biggest gigs of their career.
    — Nick Reilly, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Definition of reckoning with
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“Taking account of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20account%20of. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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