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
Maybe letting users make lists is less about an accrual of cultural proficiency and more about extending empathy to the poor celebs who put their own taste on the line.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Hamilton’s accrual of 39.7 percent of Ferrari’s points this year is down from Sainz’s contribution last year (when Sainz had 47.6 percent despite missing a race).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Hamilton’s accrual of 39.7 percent of Ferrari’s points this year is down from Sainz’s contribution last year (when Sainz had 47.6 percent despite missing a race).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the video announcement, Adams touted a decrease in multiple crime areas and an increase in diverse leadership across city departments during his time as mayor.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Luxshare's 10% jump brought its year-to-date gains to about 50%.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hampton surged down the right sideline for a 22-yard gain.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its dramatic landscapes with layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires, Badlands National Park protects an expanse of mixed-grass prairie among its 244,000 acres, where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live and roam.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the plan incorporates changes to off-site roads and intersections to ideally improve traffic flow and better promote walking, biking and transit.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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With Cassidy back in the fold, AEW's active babyface roster has gotten a boost.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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