as in accumulates
to increase in amount as time passes
They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year. A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.
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Recent Examples of accrues
The sector’s advantage accrues to those who map agent governance onto existing infrastructure rather than treat it as net-new work.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
These aren't free financing options, however; interest generally accrues if balances aren't paid within the promotional window.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
All of that accrues to Rubio’s benefit.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
If the top prospect accrues a full year of service-time and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes top three in MVP/Cy Young voting, the team gets an extra draft pick at the end of the first round.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But, unlike other cards with an APR, no interest accrues during the intro APR period.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The penalty accrues up to a maximum of 25%.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For every month that an apartment sits empty, interest accrues on the construction loan, the ability to refinance (with less expensive debt) decreases, and rental income can’t keep up with building expenses like utilities and insurance.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Undersharing often isn’t—and its damage accrues slowly, in the form of distance, distrust, and missed chances to understand one another.
—Leslie John, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
These aren't free financing options, however; interest generally accrues if balances aren't paid within the promotional window.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
All of that accrues to Rubio’s benefit.
—Sarah Longwell, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
If the top prospect accrues a full year of service-time and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes top three in MVP/Cy Young voting, the team gets an extra draft pick at the end of the first round.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But, unlike other cards with an APR, no interest accrues during the intro APR period.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The penalty accrues up to a maximum of 25%.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
For every month that an apartment sits empty, interest accrues on the construction loan, the ability to refinance (with less expensive debt) decreases, and rental income can’t keep up with building expenses like utilities and insurance.
—Alicia Glen, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Undersharing often isn’t—and its damage accrues slowly, in the form of distance, distrust, and missed chances to understand one another.
—Leslie John, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrues
Verb
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Acidic soil is typically found in areas prone to rain, in spots where organic material accumulates, in woodlands, or near pine trees.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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On tax bills owed to the county, interest accumulates at 12% annually.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This allows for continuous movement that maximizes the room.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The best case is to wait until age 70, which maximizes Social Security income, Elliott said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Accrues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrues. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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