Synonyms of accruals

accruals

noun

plural of accrual

as in increases

something added (as by growth)

had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• additions
• gains
• boosts
• increments
• raises
• rises
• accretions
• supplements
• expansions
• accumulations
• addenda
• augmentations
• upticks
• proliferations
• pluses
• step-ups
• more
• collections
• continuations
• extensions
• gatherings
• spikes
• assemblages
• accessions
• appendixes
• complements
• jumps
• upturns
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• losses
• decreases
• depletions
• shrinkages
• declines
• decrements
• falls
• abatements
• diminutions
• deductions
• diminishments
• subtractions
• step-downs
• falloffs
• drop-offs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accruals

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