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Recent Examples of accounted
Two seniors who accounted for 20 wins and 190 innings pitched graduated last year.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Nevertheless, the liquidation of the airline that accounted for 5% of flights last year is certain to increase flight prices in the long term.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
The Scotch whisky industry employs around 40,000 people in Scotland, where whisky accounted for 23% of all goods exports in 2025.
—Ian King, CNBC, 6 May 2026
All of the buildings have been searched, and all of the residents have been accounted for.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Since Disney’s fiscal year began in October, sports have accounted for 19% of the company’s overall revenue haul.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Yosemite accounted for more than a quarter of those visits.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Real estate accounted for more than 25% of the state’s GDP last year, up from 24% the previous year.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Google had also made the lion’s share of its money on search advertisement—in 2023, the category accounted for 55% of its revenue.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Nevertheless, the liquidation of the airline that accounted for 5% of flights last year is certain to increase flight prices in the long term.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
The Scotch whisky industry employs around 40,000 people in Scotland, where whisky accounted for 23% of all goods exports in 2025.
—Ian King, CNBC, 6 May 2026
All of the buildings have been searched, and all of the residents have been accounted for.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Since Disney’s fiscal year began in October, sports have accounted for 19% of the company’s overall revenue haul.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Yosemite accounted for more than a quarter of those visits.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Real estate accounted for more than 25% of the state’s GDP last year, up from 24% the previous year.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Google had also made the lion’s share of its money on search advertisement—in 2023, the category accounted for 55% of its revenue.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounted
Verb
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The section is considered one of the most difficult and trickiest to climb.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The goal also counted an assist for Rooney, who earned her first ever point in the PWHL.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Votes are still being counted, but heavy losses for Labour are expected to raise questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's already shaky leadership.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has called it discriminatory and counterproductive.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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His post caught the attention of a producer working for a podcast called The Last Invention, which was documenting debates about artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of AI that could surpass human intelligence.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The video, which has been viewed some thirty million times, became a topic of discussion on the floor of the Duma.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In that sense, Clement’s letter may be viewed as an attempt to go on offense against the FCC.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Accounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounted. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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