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
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.
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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
Any interest that accrues above a borrower’s monthly payment is waived.
—Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The chart below, produced by KPMG economist Diane Swonk, shows the percent of gross domestic product represented by corporate profits, versus the amount that accrues to workers' wages.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The penalty accrues up to a maximum of 25%.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The object accrues value through scarcity.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The online ministry boasts 590,000 YouTube subscribers and regularly accrues more than a million hits on its videos.
—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
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
Any interest that accrues above a borrower’s monthly payment is waived.
—Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The chart below, produced by KPMG economist Diane Swonk, shows the percent of gross domestic product represented by corporate profits, versus the amount that accrues to workers' wages.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The penalty accrues up to a maximum of 25%.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The object accrues value through scarcity.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The online ministry boasts 590,000 YouTube subscribers and regularly accrues more than a million hits on its videos.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrues
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Why the Calypso Deep Traps So Much Waste The trench’s geology explains why litter accumulates in such extraordinary concentrations.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The potential for hazards like gusty winds and tornadoes is not as high, but flash flooding may occur as rain accumulates.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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This straightforward yet effective step not only enhances germination but also maximizes the plants' health and vitality.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lenovo Monitor Deal The ThinkVision T27-40 is pure functional style, featuring a four-sided ultra-thin bezel that maximizes your view while minimizing distractions.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Accrues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrues. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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