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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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Relevance
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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
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
The victim was also tricked into making several cash app deposits to various cryptocurrency accounts.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Federal funds account for a whopping 43% of state spending.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Ngala wrote on his own social media site X account Friday afternoon.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
The victim was also tricked into making several cash app deposits to various cryptocurrency accounts.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Verb
Since Trigg's death, Emilie Kiser has turned off commenting on some of her social media profiles, and Brady Kiser has made his Instagram account private.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Federal funds account for a whopping 43% of state spending.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
Noun
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Pain, in these lines, is the enemy of story—of chronology, and maybe even of creativity itself.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The film unfolds in five chapters from across five years of Agnes’ life, told out of chronology.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Until my husband, Rob, who read an early version of my book, approached me, confused.—
Ruthie Ackerman
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The incident cost the family around ₱28,000 ($489) in vet bills and travel to and from the hospital.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Trump's signature came after the House of Representatives this week voted 308-122, with all Republicans and several Democrats voting in favor, to approve the legislation after the Senate voted for the bill in June.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Investment, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any federal government agency, are not a condition to any banking service or activity and may lose value.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Moonshot’s technology was created for use in counter-terrorism and is also in use by the U.S. government.—
Alyce Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The heat dome created by high pressure has been influencing the weather over the eastern third of the country, causing heat index values of 105 to 110 in cities across the Deep South like Little Rock, Memphis and New Orleans.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Bathroom renovations can improve mood, functionality, and home value.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Whether individual owners can capitalize on these opportunities depends on their specific circumstances and business approach, but the industry trends and financial data make a compelling case for serious consideration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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The high court ruled unanimously Davis' case can proceed, remanding it back to Wayne County Circuit Court for consideration.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Rock musician Paul Stanley of KISS, rapper and actor Ice T, and rock band Pixies all shared messages of admiration and grief.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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