as in increase
something added (as by growth)
had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year
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Recent Examples of accrual
The irregularities were uncovered earlier this month during a review of delivery expense accruals.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $66,000, resulting from a reduction in the accrual for sales tax.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The loss was impacted by a $15.7 million other expense, net, primarily related to the accrual of additional expenses for net abandonment obligations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Setting Up and Using Zoho Books After creating an account in Zoho Books, new users can personalize the site by completing the Organization Profile, which asks for contact information and other details, like base currency, report basis (cash or accrual), and fiscal year.
—PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was $66,000, resulting from a reduction in the accrual for sales tax.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The loss was impacted by a $15.7 million other expense, net, primarily related to the accrual of additional expenses for net abandonment obligations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Setting Up and Using Zoho Books After creating an account in Zoho Books, new users can personalize the site by completing the Organization Profile, which asks for contact information and other details, like base currency, report basis (cash or accrual), and fiscal year.
—PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a 33% increase in volume for its crisis line on Inauguration Day compared to the weeks leading up to Trump being sworn in as President.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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But when capital projects are factored in, the overall spending plan calls for a 21.7% increase.—
Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This week’s gains can be tied to respective earnings reports released over recent days.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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These tools can reconcile your annual gains and losses and generate Form 8949 and Schedule D for accurate reporting.—
Shehan Chandrasekera,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the strip of winter storm and blizzard warnings stretching from South Texas to Jacksonville, Fla. is something rarely seen, as a low pressure area traverses the central Gulf of Mexico, directing abundant moisture northward, into the frigid air mass.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the company’s earnings per share came in at $1.51, up 39% y-o-y.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jovic provided a big boost off the bench, with 17 points (including three for four on three-pointers), to go along with six rebounds and four assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Following a hot start to the season, Atlanta has fallen back down to earth and is in need of a boost.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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