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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
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
But the board didn’t issue its first major fine until 30 years later — after the Tribune revealed how corporate executives, campaign contributors and others had lobbied Mayor Rahm Emanuel via his personal email accounts.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Police cleared the school building and all students were accounted for and reunited with their families, Barnes said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The official account for the San Francisco Department of Public Works posted a video on X later on Saturday showing trees which were damaged in the storm.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
But the board didn’t issue its first major fine until 30 years later — after the Tribune revealed how corporate executives, campaign contributors and others had lobbied Mayor Rahm Emanuel via his personal email accounts.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
All staffers who were in the building at the time of the quake were safe and accounted for, officials said in a later update on social media.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Police cleared the school building and all students were accounted for and reunited with their families, Barnes said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for account
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The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
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The later chronology, meanwhile, is sometimes blurred by the wearying cyclical repetition of addiction itself.Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Following is an edited version of a nearly two-hour conversation in November.Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed a bill that prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Plus, boosted by key ballot-box victories in November, Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to pass a voucher bill next year, which would provide public funding for private school tuition, likely further pinching school budgets.Asher Price, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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This step takes a lot more money than most people realize and can often require funding of at least 20% of the total budget of a film, including to acquire rights, commission a screenplay, and escrow deposits to attach talent.Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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My business generates about $18,000 a month in passive income, based on my calculations from a recent month’s deposits.Amy Landino, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, Biden signed a bill that prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Malls are typically zoned for commercial use, and re-zoning to accommodate multifamily housing often requires lengthy approvals from local governments.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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By providing a straightforward transparency and consumer alignment business model, LIR is a bold advocate for consumer empowerment and bespoke value.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to all who have shared their perspectives, especially those who have been considerate of others' values and beliefs.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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They are both being held without bail and will have their cases presented to the L.A. County district attorney’s office for filing consideration Monday.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The thinking behind the group put forward for consideration starts with Antoine Budker’s 1874 classification of vineyards, in which seven key plots were identified - Aux Caves, Carquelin, La Rochelle, Les Thorins, Les Vérillats, Moulin-à-Vent, and Rochegrès.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the material undergirding his beliefs—his keen admiration for Martin Luther King Jr., in particular—is still present.K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the conversation continued, the hip-hop legend then began expressing his admiration for Towns.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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