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 online ministry boasts 590,000 YouTube subscribers and regularly accrues more than a million hits on its videos.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The report says the shift reflects a fundamental reordering of where value accrues in the region’s screen economy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Cloud revenue accrues over time, while on-premises sales for Tableau and other products like MuleSoft are recognized when the agreement is signed.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Longer loan terms build less equity When homeowners make monthly mortgage payments, a portion of the payment goes to cover interest costs, and a portion accrues as equity – the owner’s stake in the property.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And that kind of flaw, sadly, always accrues to the actors.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The amount of vacation pay could be increased based on future pay raises or if the fire chief accrues more vacation time, the mayor said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Significant wealth often accrues to investors who stay calm and strategic during periods of volatility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That amount also accrues interest until it’s paid.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The report says the shift reflects a fundamental reordering of where value accrues in the region’s screen economy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Cloud revenue accrues over time, while on-premises sales for Tableau and other products like MuleSoft are recognized when the agreement is signed.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Longer loan terms build less equity When homeowners make monthly mortgage payments, a portion of the payment goes to cover interest costs, and a portion accrues as equity – the owner’s stake in the property.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
And that kind of flaw, sadly, always accrues to the actors.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The amount of vacation pay could be increased based on future pay raises or if the fire chief accrues more vacation time, the mayor said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Significant wealth often accrues to investors who stay calm and strategic during periods of volatility.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That amount also accrues interest until it’s paid.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrues
Verb
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When seating fails to accommodate natural movement, the result is often creeping fatigue, muscular tension, reduced concentration, and discomfort that accumulates gradually rather than appearing all at once.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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This includes cleaning the glass oven door which accumulates buildup over time from splattered food.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood Occupying enviable real estate, the hotel maximizes your stay by its proximity to major sights—mere steps away are one-of-a-kind Austin experiences like Austin City Limits, the Elephant Room, Paramount Theatre, and the Texas Capitol.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Accrues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrues. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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