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
Financial leadership also requires staying attuned to technology applications that link together financial information, such as systems for real-time reporting of budgets and accruals.
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Annette Klososky, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The accrual of wealth usually takes time and a strategic approach to investing.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
The company’s earnings report notes that additional $94 million in accruals related to the Astroworld litigation, expected to represent remaining settlements, was recognized in Q2 for a total of $280 million this year.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 July 2024
High Interest Savings Account with 5.5% interest (monthly accrual).
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 1 July 2024
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Annette Klososky, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The accrual of wealth usually takes time and a strategic approach to investing.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
The company’s earnings report notes that additional $94 million in accruals related to the Astroworld litigation, expected to represent remaining settlements, was recognized in Q2 for a total of $280 million this year.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 July 2024
High Interest Savings Account with 5.5% interest (monthly accrual).
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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On October 1st, GM reported a 60% year-over-year increase in EV sales during the third quarter of 2024, and the Equinox is leading the surge.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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All other groups will see a tax increase, with the middle 20% paying an extra $1,500 in taxes and the lowest-income 20% seeing their tax bill rise by almost $800.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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About five miles roundtrip, with a total elevation gain of about 335 feet, the outing would be great for a family.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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With the rising tide of democratic setbacks, the growing assertiveness of Russia and China, and the electoral gains of illiberal populist parties and candidates in Europe and the United States, many observers feared the authoritarian trend was becoming a juggernaut.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In addition, some wild animals in zoos have been bred under human care and over time, might become susceptible to allergies through genetic drift.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This includes several profit boost tokens to use on Tuesday's games.Tim van Straten, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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