TAKE INTO ACCOUNT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

take into account

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as in consider

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) Taking into account the possibility of stormy weather, we decided to spring for a cabin instead of pitching a tent.

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Recent Examples of take into account The range also takes into account average pay TV costs, NFL Sunday Ticket prices and the lowest subscription tiers for Netflix, Peacock and Prime. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 How radically different could the world look if every voice were taken into account? — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Currently, the safety record is determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles’ point system, which takes into account moving violations and at-fault accidents. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Others generate impressive revenue but hemorrhage profit once return rates, advertising costs and other fees are taken into account. — John Readman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The candidates are yet to captivate voters with a robust action plan that seriously takes into account the ideological, economic, and governance gaps that enable bad actors to thrive. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 That list takes into account the height of mature trees along with other considerations. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 That’s because the language doesn’t take into account that taxpayers are already paying for the tax increase for IPS voters approved in 2018. — Aleksandra Appleton, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026 And the revision also will take into account the time constraints and investments needed to roll out a more developed EPR system, so mandatory recycling rates would be adjusted in phases to allow producers time to prepare for compliance. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

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Alonso’s Chelsea have been busy enough in the transfer market; now, the new head coach will need to take account of an even more unusual circumstance when assessing his squad for the new season.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The parliamentary finance committee had said the revision took account of the economic impact of Middle East conflict impact and higher copper and cobalt price assumptions.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

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