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
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Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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But an increase in appreciation and funding isn’t the only thing needed to improve special education.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unrealized gains are marked-to-market, and a hefty tax bill may follow.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Voters instead delivered gains to both far-right and far-left parties.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to dazzling sunflowers, the preserve is known for its wildflowers like prairie violets and pasqueflowers, and sunflowers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tag team match and mixed tag match, Brock Lesnar and John Cena will battle one-on-one.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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