as in increases
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 accruals
Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians.
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Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
On the bright side, non-accruals (loans that are delinquent for a prolonged period, usually 90 days) were stable, and its credit quality remains in decent shape.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
On the bright side, non-accruals (loans that are delinquent for a prolonged period, usually 90 days) were stable, and its credit quality remains in decent shape.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accruals
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Virginia, which has more data centers than any other state, is bracing for major electric rate increases after having seen electricity costs rise by only about 3 percent over the last year.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could be undone, Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek said, if the subsidies go back to previous, reduced levels at the end of the year, when increases to the financial aid expire.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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China is the world’s largest emitter but has simultaneously delivered about two-thirds of recent additions in solar and wind capacity, as well as of electric vehicles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beck capitalized on that to get shorter gains and set up more manageable third-down situations.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ford said a potential merger could bring enhanced police coverage, easier operations, long-term financial boosts and infrastructure improvements.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Big-time pay boosts shift out of the DOC and into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) for our fourth place spot.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Accruals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accruals. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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