as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, citing insufficient resources in the accounting department and lack of segregation of duties.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Carroll County Times Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, has received the 2025 Financial Services Excellence Award through Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, citing insufficient resources in the accounting department and lack of segregation of duties.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Global Meat Consumption Global meat consumption is set to increase by 14% by 2030, with Asia accounting for 52% of global trade.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
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Many experts suspect that the hormonal changes of perimenopause are at least part of the explanation, Dr. Edwards says.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2025
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That's just one possible explanation for the slowdown that the pandemic worsened.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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One reason for this is that the series was shot on the streets of New York, unusual at the time.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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The reason for the delay, says Goswell, was due to Lush’s lack of experience with electronics.—
Victoria Turk,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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