as in to accumulate
to increase in amount as time passes
They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year. A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.
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Recent Examples of accrue
The club had accrued more than $95,600 in overdue rent on a $30,333 monthly lease before the landlord moved forward with eviction.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The video has accrued over 160 million views on Youtube.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
Throughout, Wallach has accrued dozens of infractions in USDA inspection reports, some the agency considered serious.
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Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Environmental groups have also noted the state parks budget has been flat and billions of dollars in deferred maintenance has accrued.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The video has accrued over 160 million views on Youtube.
—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
Throughout, Wallach has accrued dozens of infractions in USDA inspection reports, some the agency considered serious.
—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Environmental groups have also noted the state parks budget has been flat and billions of dollars in deferred maintenance has accrued.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
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Mixsoon Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
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For electric cars, this software monitors battery temperature, health and power distribution to maximize range and controls brake regeneration.
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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“Accrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrue. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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