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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
Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
The game illustrates how the choice was — and is — an active, structural decision, one that takes power and hierarchy into account.
—Tracie Canada / Made By History, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Salah accounts for 38 per cent of Liverpool’s league goals this season, with only Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest (42 per cent) and City’s Haaland (44 per cent) scoring a higher proportion of their team’s goals.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Hostin’s departure comes about two years after her fellow co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, deleted her account due to Musk’s takeover.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
The game illustrates how the choice was — and is — an active, structural decision, one that takes power and hierarchy into account.
—Tracie Canada / Made By History, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, these companies may exhibit favorable revenue, earnings and free cash flow growth using a longer-term trendline that accounts for the fluctuations through the business cycle.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Salah accounts for 38 per cent of Liverpool’s league goals this season, with only Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest (42 per cent) and City’s Haaland (44 per cent) scoring a higher proportion of their team’s goals.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
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Set at an odd point in the universe chronology, in the later Republic era but a century before the events of the Prequels, the story of intrigue within the Jedi order felt disjointed, confusing and irrelevant, leading to a 19% audience score.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The off-kilter characters and fractured chronology keep Cinnamon’s storytelling fresh and exciting.Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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Jorge Gaviria started the company a decade ago with the goal of creating, essentially, a classier version of Goya Foods.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The impact is that people bring their best, most creative and productive versions of themselves to the workplace.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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When pipes do burst, company officials said to shut water off immediately or risk additional damage and a much higher water bill.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Per Rep , Mike Johnson scrapped the plan to introduce single subject spending bills, and will instead go back to one big spending boondoggle.Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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BetMGM offers new players a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 + $25 on the house with BetMGM Casino bonus code MCCASINO.Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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All applicants also need to show a passport that's valid for at least six months, bank deposits over the last six months with a minimum of at least $10,000 per month, plus proof of international health insurance and remote work experience, like a resume or work contract.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trump has signaled interest in the use of the military to carry out deportation operations within the country.Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised.Shannon Bond, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Explaining and passing on the most important value of the club: the value of family.Mayolo López Gutiérrez, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jack Nelson, an art faculty member with a strange obsession with the moon, encouraged artists to measure the value of work by the level of risk taken, creating an environment that was just what Bill needed.David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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As more tourists are concerned with treading more gently on the earth, sustainability is anticipated to become a bigger consideration.Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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From $427 per night. BOOK NOW Hotel Greystone Impeccable service is a prime consideration at Hotel Greystone, which received one 2024 Michelin key.Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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When the Grammys came up, Em didn’t hold back his admiration for Kendrick.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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There’s no lack of admiration on Bob Dylan’s part for any of the characters in this movie.Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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