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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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Shields also documented her attendance the the Eras concert in November on her Instagram account.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
The water — which spans from South Dakota to Texas and was once the size of Lake Huron — at one point accounted for 30% of the crop and animal production in the U.S.
Kansas accounts for about 10% of the water in the Aquifer, the third most of the eight states that can access the water.
—David Newcomb, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Before engaging in a pursuit, cops must take into account the area and determine if the chase will go through a densely populated residential area or pass a school or a playground.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Shields also documented her attendance the the Eras concert in November on her Instagram account.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Federal lands currently account for roughly one-quarter of the United States' greenhouse gas emissions, and dramatically boosting fossil fuel production there could increase climate-warming gases.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
The water — which spans from South Dakota to Texas and was once the size of Lake Huron — at one point accounted for 30% of the crop and animal production in the U.S.
Kansas accounts for about 10% of the water in the Aquifer, the third most of the eight states that can access the water.
—David Newcomb, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
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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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The song’s sound and message resonated with listeners, prompting Lake to release his eight-track EP Hard Fought Hallelujah: Heavyweight Edition, featuring various versions of the song, including live, demo, acoustic and instrumental versions.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Spanish language version of the White House website was deleted after the inauguration yesterday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Another 2024 bill would have moved the Lee holiday to Columbus Day in October, which coincides with the month of his death.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said natural resource production is key to lowering costs for American consumers, both at the pump and in their utility bills.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Trump plans to invoke a national emergency at the border as a way to unlock funding from the Defense Department for the administration’s use, according to Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming deputy chief of staff for policy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City can expect a cold start to the work week with below freezing temperatures persisting and negative wind chill values possible, according to the National Weather Service forecast.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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But there are big stumbling blocks, including the narrow window to reach a deal and the widely varied value of the app.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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While many precautions mirror general public health guidance, pregnant people face additional considerations around maintaining prenatal care and preparing for delivery.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Social media users echoed her admiration for the gown.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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