Synonyms of accruing

accruing

verb

present participle of accrue

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.

Related Words

• accumulating
• maximizing
• collecting
• extending
• gaining
• amassing
• enhancing
• expanding
• enlarging
• enriching
• doubling (in)
• mounting
• elevating
• growing (in)
• tripling (in)
• boosting
• gathering
• stepping up
• ramping (up)
• building up
• jacking (up)
• picking up

Dissimilar Words

• falling (in)
• dwindling
• tapering
• declining (in)
• lessening
• dipping
• losing
• diminishing (in)
• decreasing (in)
• abating
• tapering off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accruing

The three-foot radius around your toilet is just as prone to collecting bacteria, grime, and accruing smells as the toilet bowl itself. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

Anderson pitched two seasons at baseball juggernaut LSU, accruing a 16-3 record before entering the draft last year. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Lineage also has been accruing fines as air regulators demand the company take additional steps to mitigate the smell and the vermin drawn to the site and surrounding neighborhoods. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Miller’s attorney, Bijan Darvish, noted that interest is still accruing on the jury award as the appeal plays out. — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Interest is already accruing, and a higher credit card APR can increase the cost of the debt even further. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

On that date, Paramount will begin accruing fees owed to WBD shareholders of $7 million per day until the deal closes. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Produced over 20 years ago by Mattel, this specific model is already accruing value. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Any balance remaining when the promotion ends starts accruing interest at the card’s standard APR. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026