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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
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Over the past decade, tech has grown 64%, added more than 114,000 jobs, and accounted for roughly 40% of the city’s net job growth since 2019.
—Julie Samuels, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.
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Boeing’s commercial aircraft business is its largest unit, accounting for about 46% of sales in the first nine months of last year, with the rest coming from its defense and services business.
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This reevaluation of the chronology by a historian matched the funerary record outlined by an archaeologist.—
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In a days-long investigation, Austin Police interviewed witnesses, some multiple times, to ascertain the chronology of events that led to Aguilera's death.—
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The language in the final version also echoed Texas House Bill 4211, which bans residential property developments like EPIC City, a large community proposed by an Islamic group near Dallas.—
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
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The bill would exempt snack foods and corn masa flour made by, or supplied to, certain types of businesses including cottage food operations.—
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Vanel, a Democrat from Queens, introduced a bill to ban trading on many types of predictions, including sports and politics.—
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Amaroq, which operates on the island, said the White House is talking to it about investment in its projects that extract or explore gold, gallium and other critical mineral deposits.—
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Venezuela's constitution states that the nation owns all mineral and hydrocarbon deposits — its oil and natural gas reserves — within its own territory, including those that lie beneath the country's seabed.—
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The company also highlighted its shift toward a Robot-as-a-Service model, indicating readiness for global commercial deployment rather than experimental use.—
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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.—
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Olathe’s trajectory mirrors what’s happening across Johnson County — which saw more than 90% of the homes go up in value in 2024, with the average home prices sitting at $508,000 and average sale price at $557,000.—
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
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Cooper describes Britton as a big personality, a target for both envy and admiration, and finds a growing kinship that pushes her to investigate.—
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Best Storage Bench With Cushions Maximalist aesthetes and those who prioritize practicality can unite in their admiration for this splashy storage bench upholstered in handwoven Indian textiles.—
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“Account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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