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
  • Parker also said Boeing intends to maintain its focus on quality as production increases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As the size of the villas increases, so too does the outdoor space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Rams' revamped defensive front will be shorthanded Sunday when Los Angeles faces the Philadelphia Eagles without its two most notable offseason additions.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Stock futures are flying after the September jobs report came in light on both payroll additions and wage growth.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Over in markets, declines in Treasury yields and gains in key technology names helped to push the S&P 500 to a fresh all-time intraday high on Tuesday.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Without proper controls, productivity gains can unintentionally drive disproportionate cost growth.
    — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are odds boosts and parlay boosts from theScore Bet offered regularly.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Its exclusive coverage of the wild card round (which aired on ESPN and ABC from 2022 to ’25) will deliver boosts to the broadcast network and streaming flagship Peacock.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Accruals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accruals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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