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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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
as in regards
a feeling of great approval and liking
held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account
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7
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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8
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 accounts
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The center says identity crimes have shifted from isolated events into more layered cases that can spread across multiple accounts and institutions.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Ahead of the July 4 launch, the US Treasury announced that the default investment for all accounts will be the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM), which tracks the performance of the S&P 500.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
But don’t just focus on the current balances in bank and investment accounts.
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Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Review your accounts, save your money or renegotiate your rate.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The Kelce brothers’ social media accounts shared pre-event photos, including one of The Chainsmokers — Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — wearing tuxes.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
To the company’s credit, Signal has been warning users for months about this aggressive wave of phishing attempts, especially targeting high-profile individuals and their accounts.
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Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Like, no other CEOs are just posting at anon accounts and, like, retweeting them and replying to them and posting just a wide array of things.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
In late August, in a five-photo carousel shared to both Swift and Kelce’s official Instagram accounts, the couple announced their engagement.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The data accounts for whether people who enrolled were also able to make monthly payments.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Fan vote accounts for 50% of the overall vote while players and a media panel each are 25%.
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Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The database applies a level of specificity that accounts for various variables in a company’s production that can raise or shrink an apparel’s carbon footprint.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday, Tillman won nine duels — the most of anyone who played on either side — and had five dangerous interceptions, a metric used in soccer that accounts for stopping an attack.
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Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Idaho is set to receive a nearly $50 million payment toward community services across its 44 counties through a program that accounts for the federal lands in the state that go untaxed.
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Kevin Fixler
july 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The glycemic load of a food is a measure that accounts for both the glycemic index and the serving size.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Noun
Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The center says identity crimes have shifted from isolated events into more layered cases that can spread across multiple accounts and institutions.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Ahead of the July 4 launch, the US Treasury announced that the default investment for all accounts will be the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (SPYM), which tracks the performance of the S&P 500.
—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
But don’t just focus on the current balances in bank and investment accounts.
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Sharon Epperson,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Review your accounts, save your money or renegotiate your rate.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The Kelce brothers’ social media accounts shared pre-event photos, including one of The Chainsmokers — Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — wearing tuxes.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
To the company’s credit, Signal has been warning users for months about this aggressive wave of phishing attempts, especially targeting high-profile individuals and their accounts.
—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Like, no other CEOs are just posting at anon accounts and, like, retweeting them and replying to them and posting just a wide array of things.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Verb
That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
In late August, in a five-photo carousel shared to both Swift and Kelce’s official Instagram accounts, the couple announced their engagement.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The data accounts for whether people who enrolled were also able to make monthly payments.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
Fan vote accounts for 50% of the overall vote while players and a media panel each are 25%.
—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The database applies a level of specificity that accounts for various variables in a company’s production that can raise or shrink an apparel’s carbon footprint.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
On Wednesday, Tillman won nine duels — the most of anyone who played on either side — and had five dangerous interceptions, a metric used in soccer that accounts for stopping an attack.
—
Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Idaho is set to receive a nearly $50 million payment toward community services across its 44 counties through a program that accounts for the federal lands in the state that go untaxed.
—
Kevin Fixler
july 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
The glycemic load of a food is a measure that accounts for both the glycemic index and the serving size.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accounts
Noun
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Plaintiff attorneys have built similar tools capable of producing polished demand letters, medical chronologies, and settlement ranges using massive legal datasets.
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The Southern Sinagua people, hardy folk who lived in the area from about 1150 to around 1400, drew them to mark major happenings in their world, keep chronologies of celestial events or map out favorite Verde River hotspots.
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Beyond resumes, DashResume includes unlimited cover letter creation, resume scoring tools, PDF exports, and the ability to create multiple versions of your resume for different industries or positions.
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Different software versions, and even different storage media, can preserve different file fragments and automatic backups.
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Republicans have sought to cast Talarico as too far to the left for Texas, highlighting his past statements on gender and other issues.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
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Despite large Punjabi communities in Canada, the film was withdrawn from TIFF 2023 amid reports that political considerations influenced the decision.
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But for all the celebrations, there are also serious safety considerations as potentially record heat grips much of the Midwest and East Coast.
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions.
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These were luxury objects competing for sophisticated clients who understood fashion as well as mechanics.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
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“Accounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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