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
On the bright side, non-accruals (loans that are delinquent for a prolonged period, usually 90 days) were stable, and its credit quality remains in decent shape.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Maybe letting users make lists is less about an accrual of cultural proficiency and more about extending empathy to the poor celebs who put their own taste on the line.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Hamilton’s accrual of 39.7 percent of Ferrari’s points this year is down from Sainz’s contribution last year (when Sainz had 47.6 percent despite missing a race).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Maybe letting users make lists is less about an accrual of cultural proficiency and more about extending empathy to the poor celebs who put their own taste on the line.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
The Smithland Rewards program accruals will be terminated effective May 12, 2025.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Hamilton’s accrual of 39.7 percent of Ferrari’s points this year is down from Sainz’s contribution last year (when Sainz had 47.6 percent despite missing a race).
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Insurers will be allowed to raise premiums by as much as $50 a month for 2026, up from a $35 increase allowed this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs opened the third quarter at their own 19-yard line, but Mahomes guided the offense with chunk gains to five different pass-catchers during an eight-play touchdown drive that took less than four minutes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the port crane fees, additional changes include the fee structure changes for vehicle carriers, otherwise known as roll-on roll-off vessels, which help to carry automobiles, farm equipment and other heavy machinery.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fazit is the boost your routine never saw coming.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Regarding York, the coaching change from John Tortorella to Tocchet did seem to give him a boost, judging from his training camp.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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