as in accumulating
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 accruing
Robert had spent the last few years accruing credit card points—more on that below—in the hopes of planning a blowout honeymoon experience for the wanderlusting couple, who had previously traveled together to romantic destinations like Japan and the south of France.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In New Jersey, Ocean City mayor Jay Gillian closed his family’s amusement park in 2024 and declared personal bankruptcy, after accruing $6m in debt trying to keep it open.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
The transaction was funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2026
The decline in live viewing for broadcast has had an adverse affect on accruing ad revenue that supports the financial expense of producing late night talk shows that air on TV.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
While the Croisette might still be the #1 destination for accruing film prestige, the model for converting that into revenue is shakier than ever.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Lower balances mean less interest accruing each month and more flexibility in your budget.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Matt Charman’s six-part show has proven successful for Sky since its April 30 debut, accruing significant early viewing across all six episodes.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Taxpayers who were assessed interest that began accruing during that period may also be eligible for refunds on those deductions, along with those who overpaid interest for that time.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 May 2026
Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In New Jersey, Ocean City mayor Jay Gillian closed his family’s amusement park in 2024 and declared personal bankruptcy, after accruing $6m in debt trying to keep it open.
—HubSpot, 1 June 2026
The transaction was funded with $20 million in cash at closing and a $100 million promissory note due five years from closing, accruing interest at 5% annually.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 May 2026
The decline in live viewing for broadcast has had an adverse affect on accruing ad revenue that supports the financial expense of producing late night talk shows that air on TV.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
While the Croisette might still be the #1 destination for accruing film prestige, the model for converting that into revenue is shakier than ever.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Lower balances mean less interest accruing each month and more flexibility in your budget.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Matt Charman’s six-part show has proven successful for Sky since its April 30 debut, accruing significant early viewing across all six episodes.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Taxpayers who were assessed interest that began accruing during that period may also be eligible for refunds on those deductions, along with those who overpaid interest for that time.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accruing
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Immune cells here degraded old and damaged red blood cells, accumulating iron from the hemoglobin for a short period.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.—
Adam Williams
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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One of the biggest mistakes advisers make is assuming every client is motivated solely by maximizing price.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Election workers collecting ballots from a drop box in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday found multiple mail-in ballots that had been burned, officials say.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In previous eras, collecting a prestigious bowl invitation was every team’s goal.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Accruing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accruing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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