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
The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Even partial payments can reduce the accrual of penalties and interest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The company identified and remediated a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting related to the completeness and accuracy of its accrual for employee travel and expenses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to loss provision accruals, which the company is addressing.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Even partial payments can reduce the accrual of penalties and interest.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The company identified and remediated a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting related to the completeness and accuracy of its accrual for employee travel and expenses.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The filing also notes a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to loss provision accruals, which the company is addressing.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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In Porter County, 1,420 students used vouchers, a 302-student increase from the previous year.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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These gains are achieved through standardized, scalable and reusable systems as well as automated workflows.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, Hynes is due to perform as part of Pitchfork Music Festival Paris on Monday, November 3.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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In addition to the bedrooms, the home features a small but charming kitchen with modern cabinets and spacious countertops, as well as a dining area that accommodates a small table.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The state’s total prison population is up about 7% since the compensation boost took effect.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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