accruals

plural of accrual

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accruals Rising defaults and non-accruals suggest that process is already underway. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 The company reported $450 million in legal accruals related to the trial, including the $280 million in settlements, which were recognized in its first quarter. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 These structures help to reduce or eliminate the impact of the annual tax drag on unrealized inflation accruals and cash flow mismatch, allowing the investor to capture more of the benefit of inflation protection. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 That means protecting benefits already earned while negotiating responsible adjustments for future accruals, exploring constitutional pathways for reform and offering voluntary buyout incentives to reduce long-term liabilities. Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 Some executives play games to beat expectations, positioning expenses, shifting revenues, managing accruals like financial magicians. Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accruals
Noun
  • As velocity increases, clear priorities, aligned teams, measurable results and predictable processes are critical.
    George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If approved, the increases would take effect when the new six-story, 5,537-space parking garage opens, according to a county staff report.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Franchise veterans Courteney Cox, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown return, while Anna Camp, Ethan Embry, and Mckenna Grace are among the notable new additions.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the additions of forwards Savio and Omar Marmoush, Mudryk was signed to bolster the depth at left wing, after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye, who joined Manchester City from Everton on deadline day.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But advocates for people in poverty warned that the gains might be short-lived.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Final Thoughts​ Ambient AI scribes are already delivering real reductions in administrative burden and measurable gains in clinician experience.
    Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Underdog has no loyalty program, but users can receive promotional tokens, discounts or multiplier boosts instead of bonus bets.
    OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Sullivan saw that his ratings suffered as his competition enjoyed boosts from featuring the young singer.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Accruals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accruals. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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