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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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Similar versions of the effort have been introduced in Wyoming, Montana and other states.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 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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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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Some said the bills were moves to get Trump's attention.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
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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Bright deposits on the dwarf planet Ceres, the largest body in the asteroid belt, contain sodium carbonate.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Jan. 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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Small and medium enterprises and individuals alike are advised to secure their printers with password protection, disable remote access when unnecessary, and keep their firmware updated to prevent unauthorized use.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Families generally select child care with great delicacy and consideration, seeking a site that is not only practical but also reflective of their values, culture, language or religion.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, Morgan was skeptical of the value in bringing Turner back.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Thus, due consideration leads to the conclusion that Austin should be overruled.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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To mitigate unnecessary risk for your company, also ensure that compliance is a part of the consideration.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her passion for the craft, relentless work ethic and unflappable demeanor have enabled her to win the trust, respect and admiration of our talent and network partners.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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