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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
Noun
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Once in the version of the pose that works for you, sit up tall and breathe.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The broadcast and digital versions of this story were edited by Olivia Hampton and Tom Huizenga.—
Matt Bloom,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
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Some said the bills were moves to get Trump's attention.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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And right now in America, schools aren't always safe spaces because there are certain laws and bills being passed.—
Spencer Macnaughton,
Them,
1 Feb. 2025
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The mix of these columns and salt deposits produces a brine four times as salty as seawater, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publication.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The move brought the central bank’s key overnight deposit facility rate to 2.75%, marking its fifth cut since the bank began easing monetary policy last June.—
Ryan Browne,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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This appears to be its first use of a new policy to criminally investigate state and local officials who do not comply with Trump's directives.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The days and nights are filled with drinking and recreational drug use — and all appears well until Jess gets bitten by a snake and disappears soon after.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to a surprise runway appearance by Kylie Jenner, its show at Disneyland Paris last October quickly went viral, generating $16.8 million in media impact value and outperforming more than 91 percent of brands on the Paris schedule, according to data research and insights firm Launchmetrics.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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Confucius' The Analects (+1 Science per Specialist) is another solid pick to generate extra value for the Science playstyle.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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In return, the Dodgers will either receive a player to be named or their own cash considerations.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Early in January serious consideration was given to loaning out Dewsbury-Hall, signed for £30million in July, to secure him meaningful game time.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ye also courted controversy that year after voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler as well spouting anti-Jewish sentiments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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In all love and admiration, fans wasted no time turning the hilariously, historic moment into a wave of relatable memes.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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