as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act
what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?
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as in considering
to think of in a particular way
account themselves lucky to be alive
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Recent Examples of accounting
Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
So executives create sister companies that charge the insurance company for basic services, such as claims handling, underwriting, accounting and issuing policies.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Fed’s finances and operations are already audited extensively by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and an independent accounting firm.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
So executives create sister companies that charge the insurance company for basic services, such as claims handling, underwriting, accounting and issuing policies.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Global Meat Consumption Global meat consumption is set to increase by 14% by 2030, with Asia accounting for 52% of global trade.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Plexus continues to focus on serving the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial market sectors, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of net sales.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounting
Noun
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Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to sources, a license-fee increase sought by the Academy is the main reason the two sides are coming out of the exclusive negotiating period without a new deal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Universities are the reason that this country has been able to attract talent, chase breakthroughs, and respond to change.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Accounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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