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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
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Rudell could have easily begun her story with any number of the personal reflections and gripping accounts of commune living.
—Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Accommodations, food services and retail businesses account for more than 40% of wage theft cases, according to the CFI report.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Mackenzie's Instagram account, the platform that initially shared the allegations against Claggett and CBC, was found to be deleted that same day.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Rudell could have easily begun her story with any number of the personal reflections and gripping accounts of commune living.
—Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Horses account for 28,500 jobs in Marion County, more than half attributable to Thoroughbreds, according to the American Horse Council’s 2023 economic-impact study.
—Mark Casse, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Accommodations, food services and retail businesses account for more than 40% of wage theft cases, according to the CFI report.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
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This prismatic film seamlessly intermingles the political and the personal, and both chronology and geography aren’t observed in strictly logical ways.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bucking convention at every turn, Welles skipped around chronology freely, using inventive dissolves and edits to move the viewer back and forth in time.—
John Semley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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The film’s version of events begins with a vicious struggle for the reins of the titular kerskoor, dividing the town into no-go zones as opposing families split into enemy camps.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bill does not cover the majority of government spending, including programs such as Social Security and Medicare.—
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9 Mar. 2025
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The bill has stalled repeatedly in Congress as opponents argue such measures are no longer needed because the country has changed since the 1960s.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The agreement, which the two sides still have not signed, would give the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth deposits and could be of value to U.S. aerospace, electric vehicle and medical manufacturing.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The deposits into the ECS account included checks from construction firms as well as transfers from the family’s business, JANV.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Among the global-facing brands India offers is Pero, an upcycle fashion brand that has gained recognition for its innovative use of fabric scraps to create stunning garments.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Since then, tech companies have laid off tens of thousands of programmers while touting the use of AI to write code.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, the slower application growth for elite institutions may signal a need to rethink their value proposition in a changing higher education landscape.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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At likely his lowest value ever now is a good time to try and trade for the veteran tight end.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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One film-industry professional told me that, during a recent meeting at the Russian state’s film fund, officials encouraged a colleague to bring more comedic projects for their consideration.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of your height, the dress length is an essential consideration for this style.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a sector like luxury, defined by tradition, exclusivity, and craftsmanship, the emergence of new technologies generates both admiration and concern.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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