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 company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to issues with expense recording and accruals.
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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
This pause also included a stop on the accrual of interest and the requirement to make student loan payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The decrease is primarily due to an impairment loss and legal settlement accrual.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
This pause also included a stop on the accrual of interest and the requirement to make student loan payments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The decrease is primarily due to an impairment loss and legal settlement accrual.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 29 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for accrual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accrual
Noun
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This is an increase from 23.1% and 12.1% in previous years, respectively.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The airline recorded a significant 24% increase in available seat miles, accompanied by modest gains in passenger yield (up 0.5%) and an impressive 150 basis point improvement in occupancy rate relative to 2022.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The story has been updated to reflect the correct gain and the decline since that peak through Thursday’s close.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In addition to Steilen, the ReSet slate included John Robinson for highway commissioner, Tami O’Brien for clerk, Sara Palermo for collector and Ken Marcin, Chris Sievers, Don Melody and Keith Gray for trustees.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shifting Consumer Behavior Means Tech Is Essential In addition to wanting the flexibility to shop from anywhere, consumers also demand both quick fulfillment and unique shopping experiences.—
Kristjan Vilosius,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The service boost is a first step, and the CTA expects to add more measures, CTA Chief Innovation Officer Molly Poppe said.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Accrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrual. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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