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 timing of the Phase 3 readout will be dependent on case accruals.
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Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
However, lower wildfire loss accruals in 2024 flattered the year-over-year comparisons.
—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
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Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
However, lower wildfire loss accruals in 2024 flattered the year-over-year comparisons.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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During the hearing, Hegseth is widely expected to dodge many of the specifics on the military's spending blueprint, which has not been released, and instead highlight recent gains in recruiting numbers and new technology initiatives in the Army.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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They are seen as disruptive, aggressive and focused solely on short-term gains.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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In addition, 2023 and 2024 featured a powerful El Niño, which tends to strengthen westerly winds in the Atlantic, making early development less likely.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In addition to cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint, the Park District shares in expanding access to clean energy, improving grid resilience and creating jobs in the renewable energy industry, according to a May press release from E4.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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At Buena Nota Bakery & Coffee Shop, a caffeine boost is anything but ordinary.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Stop in to get the boost for your own statement soon!—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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