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account

[uh-kount] / əˈkaʊnt /
NOUN
written description of past events
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detail explanation history narrative report story tale version
STRONG
ABCs bulletin chronicle make narration recital score tab take
WEAK
annal blow-by-blow lowdown play by play run down the picture the whole picture
NOUN
record of finances, fees, or charges
Synonyms
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bill book charge check record report statement
STRONG
IOU balance books computation cuff grunt inventory invoice ledger reckoning register score tab tally
WEAK
bad news
NOUN
basis or consideration for action
Synonyms
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interest
STRONG
cause ground grounds justification motive rationale rationalization reason regard sake

Example Sentences

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I also have $85,000 in a brokerage account, which I would like to grow to help fund my $300,000 cash goal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Data centers are projected to account for half of U.S. power demand growth this decade, with Ohio residential bills expected to rise by $16 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I recently started contributing to an HSA and plan to save $2,000–$3,000 annually; I currently have $5,000 in the account.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Scout leaders have told parents that a two-week trip due to take place this summer has been cancelled after the money was found to be missing from a charity account.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“What about personality compatibility? You have to take that into account too, right?”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin