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 net accrual of $615 million represented nearly 23% of DHS’s total federal fund expenditure that year.
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J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the most significant drivers of state and local debt are pensions and retiree healthcare benefits, which must be reformed to ensure they are fully funded and prevent the accrual of debt.
—Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
He's owed $64 million over the next two years, and could either be rerouted by the Trail Blazers or incorporated as part of their own curious veteran accrual.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the most significant drivers of state and local debt are pensions and retiree healthcare benefits, which must be reformed to ensure they are fully funded and prevent the accrual of debt.
—Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025
Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
He's owed $64 million over the next two years, and could either be rerouted by the Trail Blazers or incorporated as part of their own curious veteran accrual.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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Oracle now expects capital expenditures will reach about $50 billion in the fiscal year ending in May 2026 — a $15 billion increase from its September forecast — executives said on a conference call after the results were released.—
Brody Ford,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Over the last few months, the monthly increase in tariff money collected by customs has slowed, but November’s total was the first month that collections were lower than the previous month.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Three of his four catches moved the sticks on Sunday, and two were explosive gains (at least 16 yards), including a 33-yard grab on third-and-6 in the fourth quarter.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Brands need a tool for building real loyalty, rather than short-term financial gain.—
Ron Tarter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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In addition to a woman believed by authorities to be O'Brien's girlfriend, a 3-year-old was also in the apartment at the time of the initial shooting, according to court documents.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Advertisement Should the measure fail in the Senate, the political backing to boot out the Republicans who rejected it is likely to get a boost.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to your spearmint tea for a boost of flavor.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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