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
However, lower wildfire loss accruals in 2024 flattered the year-over-year comparisons.
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose 5% to $121.5 million, primarily due to restructuring and related charges and the re-instatement of incentive compensation accruals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
Finally, the board unanimously approved a motion to set stricter parameters on county employees’ accrual of comp time.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Its first two agents are Angela, which specializes in accruals and revenue recognition, and Dennis, which focuses on discrepancies and financial anomalies.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Selling, general, and administrative expenses rose 5% to $121.5 million, primarily due to restructuring and related charges and the re-instatement of incentive compensation accruals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
Finally, the board unanimously approved a motion to set stricter parameters on county employees’ accrual of comp time.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Its first two agents are Angela, which specializes in accruals and revenue recognition, and Dennis, which focuses on discrepancies and financial anomalies.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The university’s president was pushing controversial reforms, including a tuition increase.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gains in electric vehicle stocks may be related to the Shanghai auto show kicking off.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Such a move would extend its week to date gains to about 7.5%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the performers, the ceremony will honor Warren Zevon with the Musical Influence Award, and key behind-the-scenes figures like Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye with the Musical Excellence Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Career coaching now serves as a strategic investment in a student’s future, in addition to what is provided in university.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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That will be enough to qualify for these profit boosts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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