as in increase
something added (as by growth)
had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year
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Recent Examples of accrual
These structures help to reduce or eliminate the impact of the annual tax drag on unrealized inflation accruals and cash flow mismatch, allowing the investor to capture more of the benefit of inflation protection.
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Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
That means protecting benefits already earned while negotiating responsible adjustments for future accruals, exploring constitutional pathways for reform and offering voluntary buyout incentives to reduce long-term liabilities.
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Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
The net accrual of $615 million represented nearly 23% of DHS’s total federal fund expenditure that year.
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J.b. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians.
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Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accrual
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
That means protecting benefits already earned while negotiating responsible adjustments for future accruals, exploring constitutional pathways for reform and offering voluntary buyout incentives to reduce long-term liabilities.
—
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
The net accrual of $615 million represented nearly 23% of DHS’s total federal fund expenditure that year.
—
J.b. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians.
—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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