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as in chronologies
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 versions
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 statements
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
please add this meal to my restaurant account
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as in funds
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 considerations
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 regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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as in clients
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 explanations
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 reasons
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria play fictional versions of themselves cast as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, respectively, and naturally get into the sleuthing spirit.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The texture of traditional versions is gloopy, closer to melted ice cream than anything else.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The current Double Double range has five age statements.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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At least 18 of the 80 school districts in the county issued statements announcing that schools would close for the day.—
Matthew Mpoke Bigg,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, preserving open dialogue, ethical considerations, and collaboration will be vital as organizations navigate the balance between innovation and tradition.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Corporate clients like McDonald’s have made custom orders for limited-edition snow globe runs.—
Erik Trinidad,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Without the ability to evaluate creditworthiness upfront, businesses often onboard high-risk clients who are likely to delay payments, switch to a competitor or default.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There are a couple of possible explanations.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, there are some COMPLETELY non-exotic explanations as well.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Scott, who considers Stiller both his boss and a friend, justified the show’s painstaking development process as necessary for quality control.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Philippines considers karaoke a national pastime, and the people around you are constantly crooning into their Magic Sing microphones or portable karaoke machines.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The work histories and salaries of the four men were unavailable late Friday.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, these are far-afield interpretations of Kris Kringle chic.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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