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
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the natural resource ministry, minerals and metals exports totaled $150.7 billion in 2023, representing 21 percent of all Canadian merchandise exports, with the U.S. accounting for over half of its total mineral exports.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 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 filing also details various regulatory and compliance matters, including the company's adherence to capital adequacy requirements and the impact of recent accounting standards.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the natural resource ministry, minerals and metals exports totaled $150.7 billion in 2023, representing 21 percent of all Canadian merchandise exports, with the U.S. accounting for over half of its total mineral exports.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 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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The economists run through various explanations for the productivity surge and then knock down most of them.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Exaggerated achievements or vague explanations about past roles are warning signs.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 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
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Bake Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Onions are having a moment, and for good reason.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Those types of metrics are part of the reason Knoblauch is advocating for Draisaitl to win the Selke Trophy to go along with a strong Hart case.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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