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
Finally, the board unanimously approved a motion to set stricter parameters on county employees’ accrual of comp time.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Its first two agents are Angela, which specializes in accruals and revenue recognition, and Dennis, which focuses on discrepancies and financial anomalies.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to issues with expense recording and accruals.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The earnings statement shows a sum of $19.4 million (£15.2 million) under the category of accruals and deferred income which refers to money a company receives for goods or services that haven't yet been delivered to the customer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Its first two agents are Angela, which specializes in accruals and revenue recognition, and Dennis, which focuses on discrepancies and financial anomalies.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025
The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to issues with expense recording and accruals.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The earnings statement shows a sum of $19.4 million (£15.2 million) under the category of accruals and deferred income which refers to money a company receives for goods or services that haven't yet been delivered to the customer.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This also marks its third-biggest gain in post-WWII history.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the European Union considers rolling back recent gains made by climate activists.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Late Monday night, federal officials indicated that Harvard would be docked $2.2 billion in multiyear grants in addition to the cancellation of a $60 million contract due to its letter and failure to comply.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its durability, the rug is also easy to care for.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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