as in cumulative
produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things
the story of his encounter with the bear was awash with accretive exaggeration, the bear becoming larger with each retelling of the tale
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Recent Examples of accretive
What governance structure can be put in place that will facilitate a seamless transition and allow the deal to be accretive over the long term?
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Matt Kunkel, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The transaction is anticipated to be accretive to Medtronic’s gross and operating margins, and earnings per share, while enabling the NewCo to pursue focused innovation and growth strategies tailored to the diabetes market.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
After the deal closed, at the end of June 2015, Gannett didn’t wait very long before executing its first major accretive acquisition to create tremendous synergies.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
When handled correctly, accretive acquisitions offer substantial opportunities for expanding market power and creating long-term value for portfolio companies.
—Abhishek Nanda, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Matt Kunkel, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The transaction is anticipated to be accretive to Medtronic’s gross and operating margins, and earnings per share, while enabling the NewCo to pursue focused innovation and growth strategies tailored to the diabetes market.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
After the deal closed, at the end of June 2015, Gannett didn’t wait very long before executing its first major accretive acquisition to create tremendous synergies.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
When handled correctly, accretive acquisitions offer substantial opportunities for expanding market power and creating long-term value for portfolio companies.
—Abhishek Nanda, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accretive
cumulative
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In cumulative reps through last year’s preseason and regular season and Saturday’s preseason opener, Abrams-Draine has allowed eight catches on 28 targets for 95 yards and one pick, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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And while not all food prices are rising as quickly, people are still feeling the pinch from cumulative food price inflation.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Accretive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accretive. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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