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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
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
According to Esper's account, Patel's carelessness carried significant risk for the SEALs.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Wind energy is the second-largest energy source in Oregon, accounting for 15% of the state's electricity in 2023.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Even an occasional user of these platforms encounters spammers, scammers, and opaque accounts running foreign influence operations.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
According to Esper's account, Patel's carelessness carried significant risk for the SEALs.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
The new season accounted for 56% of the Shonda Rhimes drama’s overall viewing last year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Wind energy is the second-largest energy source in Oregon, accounting for 15% of the state's electricity in 2023.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Here are four reasons why the new version of the College Football Playoff worked – and the areas that can still be fixed.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Similar versions of the effort have been introduced in Wyoming, Montana and other states.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bill was panned by reproductive medical experts and Democrats for interfering with complex medical decisions between patients and their physicians.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the technology is only likely to continue its rapid development within the tech giants that can foot the RND bill or the startups that have managed to find a sustainable business model.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Limestone Most prominently in Texas Hill Country and Central Texas, clearer, bluer waters can sometimes be attributed to the abundance of natural deposits and quarries of limestone that are native to the area.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Capital One customers across the country have reported experiencing problems with receiving paycheck deposits or making transactions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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How To Wash Down Pillows Use a gentle or low-suds detergent, or one that's particularly formulated for use on down products.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing and mistakes to avoid.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Diversity focuses on representation, equity focuses on fairness and impartiality, and inclusion relates to a sense of belonging and value no matter an employee's background.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, while Ford famously swept the three podium spots, the car on offer failed to finish, though its rarity and contribution to motorsport history add to its blue-chip value.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The league would likely have teams in some of Europe’s most prominent cities: London, Manchester, Berlin, Paris and Munich are among those in consideration, though that is not a full list.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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