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
There are more than 200 unanswered texts in her phone, an unusual accrual for someone who is typically more prompt.
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
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When will the increases go into effect? Customers will see increases in their electric bill, based on the higher rates, beginning January 1 and again in January 2026.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wolf growth has been rampant across the Golden State this year; at least 30 new pups were born in California in 2024 alone, marking the largest single-year population increase in a century, officials say.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, a group of Dogecoin investors filed a lawsuit accusing Musk of manipulating the coin’s price for personal gain.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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What to know Slim margins in Maricopa County supervisor's race could lead to recount Donald Trump made gains in all four of Arizona's border counties.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 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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Women's sports have been skyrocketing in popularity in recent years; basketball in particular has seen a massive boost thanks to WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.Justin Klawans, The Week US, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Accelerators: Like a shot of espresso for your sales team, accelerators kick in when reps hit specific targets, giving them that extra boost to close deals faster.Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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