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
Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
To cover it this year, Newsom and legislators tapped emergency reserves, borrowed money from the state treasury’s special funds, postponed some spending and engaged in some accounting gimmickry.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s even after accounting for income, mortgage status, credit score, home value and property characteristics.
—Tony Cookson, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Our accounting of arrests in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago is particularly limited, since the events there are still unfolding.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
To cover it this year, Newsom and legislators tapped emergency reserves, borrowed money from the state treasury’s special funds, postponed some spending and engaged in some accounting gimmickry.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The figure, revealed Wednesday, will be a record for broadcast network TV, accounting for 66% out of the total 104 matches for which Fox Sports has rights.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
That’s even after accounting for income, mortgage status, credit score, home value and property characteristics.
—Tony Cookson, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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But the idea that Earhart ended up an island castaway is far from widely accepted, and another team of researchers is racing to close in on proof of an alternate explanation.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Scientists researched the phenomenon for decades without finding a logical explanation.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before the game, manager John Schneider called for Dodger fans not to boo him, considering how much time had passed.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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At least one student at the student body meeting considering the chapter objected to TPUSA's values, according to left-wing blog Fight Back!—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Today with Jenna & Friends co-host credited her sister as the reason for many of her successes, including her role as a television host.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Raptors’ 34-11 advantage in fast-break points was the biggest reason for that.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the comment section, many people expressed different opinions regarding the seating plan.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted Bower regarding the messages and the evidence supporting their authenticity, but according to Bower’s Lawfare account, Halligan did not dispute any factual inaccuracies in the report.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That marked three complete game victories in a row, counting his Game 7 NLCS victory over the Mets.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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As of last year, the federal government had more than 23,000 civilian employees in Kentucky, not counting uniformed military personnel or federal contractors.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Disney, viewing of its networks in YouTube TV households is up by more than 15% year-over-year based on gross minutes viewed, citing Nielsen data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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The saving grace is Nobody's excellent ensemble cast, which elevates the predictable material into a breezy and pleasant — if not particularly memorable — viewing experience.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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